Credits:

Okada Hiromi

Description:

A collection of piano works by Akira Miyoshi, a leading figure in contemporary Japanese composition. Pianist Hiromi Okada, who is highly trusted by Miyoshi, performs Miyoshi's music vividly.　This is the second volume in the "Music of Akira Miyoshi" series supervised by the leading contemporary Japanese composer, Akira Miyoshi. From his numerous piano works, this collection includes relatively new works composed between 1980 and 2005. The selection of the pieces included was made by Miyoshi himself, and this single album contains the essence of Miyoshi's piano music. The music is performed by Miyoshi's trusted pianist, Hiromi Okada. Okada's bold and well-balanced playing never loses her composure in works that require superb technique, and her soft, delicate, and warm performance of "Oto no shiori" (Bookmark of Sound) is a masterpiece of the pianist's art. Okada's multifaceted performance allows Miyoshi's music to unfold vividly. The last CD, "Kyo Zo I & II," was recorded live at the "Akira Miyoshi Works Exhibition" held at Tokyo Opera City in October 2008. The spirited performance by Hiromi Okada and Toshiro Nakagawa is a must-listen. ［Comment courtesy of Camerata Tokyo