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Toshio Hosokawa - Toshio Hosokawa: Futari shizuka "The Maiden from the Sea" (LP)

Toshio Hosokawa

2025
9 tracks
1 uur, 5 min
experimental

Toshio Hosokawa: Futari shizuka "The Maiden from the Sea"

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Product Description

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Toshio Hosokawa's "Futari shizuka: The Maiden from the Sea," a mesmerizing experimental album set to release on June 13, 2025, under the prestigious Naxos label. This one-hour masterpiece is a testament to Hosokawa's unique compositional voice, blending traditional and contemporary elements to create a sound that is both hauntingly beautiful and deeply introspective.

The album unfolds like a narrative, with the central character, Helen, guiding the listener through a series of evocative musical scenes. Each track is a vignette, a moment frozen in time, painting a vivid picture of Helen's journey. From the sorrowful prelude to the poignant dance, Hosokawa's music tells a story of longing, discovery, and ultimately, acceptance.

Hosokawa's experimental approach is evident in the intricate layering of sounds and the innovative use of instrumentation. The result is a rich tapestry of sound that is as complex as it is captivating. Whether you're a seasoned aficionado of experimental music or a curious newcomer, "Futari shizuka: The Maiden from the Sea" promises an unforgettable listening experience.

Tracks

CeremonyToshio Hosokawa, Mario Caroli, Jun Markl, Residentie Orkest The Hague
23:43
Futari shizuka "The Maiden from the Sea": Prelude "Sorrow Sea"Toshio Hosokawa, Residentie Orkest The Hague, Jun Markl
5:44
Futari shizuka "The Maiden from the Sea": Where Do I Come from? - I Was Floating in the Ocean... (Helen)Toshio Hosokawa, Ilse Eerens, Residentie Orkest The Hague, Jun Markl
4:20
Futari shizuka "The Maiden from the Sea": Who Is There? (Helen, Shizu)Toshio Hosokawa, Ilse Eerens, Ryoko Aoki, Residentie Orkest The Hague, Jun Markl
4:00
Futari shizuka "The Maiden from the Sea": Is That a Poem or a Song? (Helen, Shizu)Toshio Hosokawa, Ilse Eerens, Ryoko Aoki, Residentie Orkest The Hague, Jun Markl
5:58
Futari shizuka "The Maiden from the Sea": Stop... Hang On (Helen, Shizu)Toshio Hosokawa, Ilse Eerens, Ryoko Aoki, Residentie Orkest The Hague, Jun Markl
7:17
Futari shizuka "The Maiden from the Sea": DanceToshio Hosokawa, Residentie Orkest The Hague, Jun Markl
2:58
Futari shizuka "The Maiden from the Sea": I Was with Child... (Helen, Shizu)Toshio Hosokawa, Ilse Eerens, Ryoko Aoki, Residentie Orkest The Hague, Jun Markl
5:10
Futari shizuka "The Maiden from the Sea": Where Do I Come from? - Far Across the Ocean, There Is War... (Helen)Toshio Hosokawa, Ilse Eerens, Residentie Orkest The Hague, Jun Markl
6:27

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Details

Album: Toshio Hosokawa: Futari shizuka "The Maiden from the Sea"
Artist: Toshio Hosokawa
Album release date: 13 juni 2025
Label: Naxos
Available: No

Product information

Mono or stereo: Stereo
Duration: 1 uur, 5 min
Tracks: 9 tracks

Other

Limited Edition: No
Genre: Experimental
Box set: No
Remastered: No
Reissue: No

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