Toshi Ichiyanagi (1933-2022)
The Way II (1990)
for 4 hichiriki, 4 ryuteki, 5 shô, biwa, 2 koto, shakuhachi, 3 percussion and 10 shomyo (Buddhist chanting)
- General information
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Composition date:
1990
- Duration: 40 mn
- Commission: Book Fair Committee (Allemagne)
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Libretto (details, author):
Makoto Ooka, Dryads of Four Seasons (traduction vers l’anglais de William I. Elliot et Kazuo Kawamura)
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Composition date:
1990
- Type
- Vocal music and instrument(s) [2 solo voices or more and ensemble of 10 to 25 instruments]
Detailed formation
- ensemble of vocal soloists à 10 voix
- 4 other traditional flutes [ryutekis] , 5 shengs - shos - mouth organs, shakuhachi, 4 oboes [hichirikis] , pipa [biwa] , 2 kotos, 3 percussionists
Premiere information
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Date:
2 October 1990
Location:Allemagne, Francfort-sur-le-Main
Performers:Tokyo International Music Ensemble - The New Tradition ; Tendai & Shingon Buddhist chanting