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| Biography: Toshi Ichiyanagi is one of Japan's most imaginative composers. Inspired by the avant garde works of John Cage, Ichiyanagi has consistently found new ways to express his musical vision. His 1960 composition, "Kaiki," combined Japanese instruments, sho and koto, and western instruments, harmonica and saxophone. ...Read full biography |
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Released: 1993 Label: Edition RZ Critics' Rating:  Two Japanese avant-garde composers' work is presented, a side each, on this Editions RZ LP. Beautifully produced, this obscure label specializes in high standard productions, with a striking design that ...Read full reviewReleased: 1991 Label: Camerata Critics' Rating:  Includes "Cloud Figures for Solo Oboe"; "Hoshi-No-Wa" for sho; "Scenes III for Solo Violin"; "Time Sequence for Piano." Lovely pieces by the composer who introduced much of new music to Japan by organizing ...Read full review
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