Joji Yuasa (1929-2024)

Violin Concerto (1996)

"In Memory of Toru Takemitsu", for orchestra

  • General information
    • Composition date: 1996
    • Duration: 22 mn
    • Publisher: Schott, nº LSJ 4326-01
Detailed formation
  • soloist: violin
  • 3 flutes (also alto flute, piccolo), 3 oboes (also English horn), 3 clarinets (also Eb clarinet, bass clarinet), 3 bassoons (also contrabassoon), 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 2 trombones, bass trombone, timpani, 3 percussionists, piano, celesta, 2 harp, 14 violins, 12 second violins, 10 violas, 8 cellos, 6 double basses

Premiere information

  • Date: 28 October 1996
    Location:

    Japon, Tokyo


    Performers:

    Yuzuko Horigome, violon ; NHK Symphony Orchestra ; Hiroshi Wakasugi, direction