Works of Noriyasu Tanaka II “The Scenes of the Sounds”

An album featuring the works of Noriyasu Tanaka, a composer highly acclaimed both in Japan and overseas, particularly for his chamber music compositions. Notable among these is Soundscape, which captivates with its lush, resonant string textures. Composed after 2010, each piece in this collection creates a fresh and distinctive sonic world, marked by Tanaka’s unique sensibility. As the second volume of his works, this album explores new musical territories—not only through traditional acoustic sounds but also by incorporating electronics and a trio featuring Gagaku instruments. The outstanding performances, including that of violinist Koeckert, further enhance the richness of this recording.

Noriyasu Tanaka：

• [1] The Scenes of the Sounds I for Violin, Violoncello & Piano
• [2] The Scenes of the Sounds II for Violin, Violoncello & Piano
• [3] The Scenes of the Sounds III for Violin, Violoncello & Piano
  Nicolas Koeckert, violin
  Boris Andrianov, violoncello
  Gen Matsuyama, piano
  
• [4] Sparkling in The Space I “The Moment of Afterglow” for Clarinet, Piano & Electronics
  Masaichi Takeuchi, clarinet
  Toshihiro Yamada, piano
  Noriyasu Tanaka, electronics and live electronics
  Kensuke Okano, sound reinforcement
  
• [5] Monologue Collection for Piano solo
  Gen Matsuyama, piano
  
• [6] A Moment of Metamorphosis for Gagaku trio
  Takeshi Sasamoto, ryuteki
  Hitomi Nakamura, hichiriki
  Hanako Nakamura, sho
  
• [7] A Moment of Struggle for Clarinet, Piano & Percussion（Marimba / Xylophone / Vibraphone）Alexander Bader, clarinet
  Adam Weisman, percussion
  Gen Matsuyama, piano 
  

Recording Locations and Dates:
Jesus Christ Church (Berlin), February 2013
Hekinan-city Arts & Culture Hall “Emerald Hall” (Aichi), December 2011 and 2013