Masamichi Kinoshita featured in this instalment of the “Composers Selection” series, in which one composer is tasked with overseeing programming.
Under the theme “in pursuit of secrecy”, the concert performances created a delicate and detailed world of sound, generated by a unique dynamism.
Program
Masamichi Kinoshita: “Une meme eau, un meme feu, un meme desert IV” (2018)
John Zorn: “Dark River” (1995)
Otomo Yoshihide : “Cathode Tokyo Gen’On Project version W.P.” (1999/2024)
Luigi Nono: “Post-prae-ludium per Donau per tuba e live electronics” (1987)
Taku Sugimoto: “no title forever” (2024 commissioned, W.P.)
Ko Sahara: “Suoko” (2021/2024 tuba version W.P.)
Masamichi Kinoshita: “Serenissime serenite II” (2024 commissioned, W.P.)
Performed by: Sumihisa Arima (electronics), Masanori Oishi (saxophone), Yoshiko Kanda (percussion), Aki Kuroda (piano), Shinya Hashimoto (tuba)
Guest performer: Taku Sugimoto (guitar)
Tokyo Gen’On Project
Formed in 2012 by top musicians of contemporary music, Tokyo Gen’On Project proposes a new viewpoint as players through their unique programs focusing on Japan/world premiere, and workshops for young musicians / composers / staff members. Its 2013 production “Tokyo Gen’On Project 01” won the 13th Keizo Saji Prize by the Suntory Foundation for Arts.
Current members are; Arima Sumihisa (electronics), Oishi Masanori (saxophone), Kanda Yoshiko (percussion), Kuroda Aki (piano) and Hashimoto Shinya (tuba).
Ayako Fukunaga
Tokyo Gen’On Project
tgkseisaku@gmail.com
Suginami Kokaido Small Hall, Suginami City, Tokyo