Joji Yuasa (1929-2024)

Symphonic Suite (1995)

"The Narrow Road into the Deep North: Bashô", for orchestra

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1995
    • Duration: 21 mn
    • Publisher: Schott, nº LSJ 4323-01
    • Commission: Fukushima Chuo Television pour son 25e anniversaire
Detailed formation
  • 3 flutes (also piccolo, alto flute), 2 oboes, English horn, 3 clarinets (also Eb clarinet, bass clarinet), 3 bassoons (also contrabassoon), 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, timpani, 4 percussionists, piano, celesta, harp, 16 violins, 14 second violins, 12 violas, 10 cellos, 8 double basses

Premiere information

  • Date: 8 April 1995
    Location:

    Japon, Koriyama


    Performers:

    Yomiuri Nippon Symphony Orchestra ; Tetsuji Honna, direction