Toshi Ichiyanagi (1933-2022)

Symphony "Berlin Renshi" (1988)

for soprano, tenor and orchestra

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1988
    • Duration: 42 mn
    • Publisher: Schott, nº LSJ 2430-01
    • Libretto (details, author):

      Makoto Ooka, Karin Kiwus, Hiroshi Kawasaki et Guntram Vesper

Detailed formation
  • soloists: soprano, tenor
  • 3 flutes, piccolo, 3 oboes, 3 clarinets, 2 bassoons, contrabassoon, 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 2 trombones, bass trombone, timpani, 7 percussionists, piano (also celesta), harp, 16 violins, 14 second violins, 12 violas, 10 cellos, 8 double basses

Premiere information

  • Date: 18 November 1988
    Location:

    Japon, Tokyo, Suntory Hall


    Performers:

    Shinobu Sato, soprano ; Shizuo Tanei, ténor ; Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra ; Hiroyuki Iwaki, direction