Marcus Creed and the Southwest German Radio Vocal Ensemble Stuttgart. - Japan -Hosokawa, Takemitsu, Mamiya, Kondo : Marcus Creed / SWR Vokalensemble Stuttgart - Import CD

Credits:

Marcus Creed and the Southwest German Radio Vocal Ensemble Stuttgart.

Description:

A "Collection of Japanese Works" appears in the highly popular series, World Choral Music by conductor Creed and the Southwest German Radio Vocal Ensemble. The works selected here were all composed after 1950, including Hosokawa's "Lotus Flowers," which expresses the strong connection between Heine's poetry and nature; Takemitsu's "Wind Horse" and lovely "Song" inspired by a photograph taken in Tibet; Mamiya's "Composition for Chorus," based on a Japanese folk song's musical lyrics; Kondo's "Composition for Chorus The individuality of each composer is strongly expressed in each piece, such as Mamiya's "Composition for Chorus," based on a Japanese folk song, and Kondo's "Motet under the Roses," written for 12 voices. The Southwest German Radio Vocal Ensemble's superb harmonies, backed by their high technique, bring out the full character of each piece. The booklet includes the lyrics in Japanese. Naxos Japan

Marcus Creed And The Southwest German Radio Vocal Ensemble Stuttgart. Collection List