KPFA-FM Music Dept. ➔ Two Works for Strings by Japanese Composers
Analog Audio
Event Type
MusicOrigin
KPFAIdentifier
G.IRI.YOS.01Program Length
31 minDates
1966-04-14 | broadcast| 402 | created
Description
Two works for strings by two contemporary Japanese composers, Yoshirō Irino & Tōru Takemitsu. First is Irino’s “Concerto” for string ensemble, followed by Takemitsu’s “Requiem” for string orchestra performed by the Nippon Philharmonic under the direction of Akeo Watanabe.Genres
20th century classicalMusical Selections
Concerto, for strings (1960) (20:18) / Yoshirō Irino -- Requiem, for strings (1957) (7:51) / Tōru TakemitsuPerformers
Mori, conductor (Concerto)Nippon Philharmonic Orchestra, (Requiem)
Akeo Watanabe, conductor (Requiem)
Subjects
20th century classicalConcertos (String orchestra)
Requiems
String orchestra music