Description:

Soshimune Kai passed away in 1978 at the age of 39. This year, 38 years after his death, almost the same number of years as his life, a CD of his works finally saw the light of day. He began to release his works in earnest when he was studying in Berlin, and after only 10 short years of activity, his last years came too soon. He was a taciturn artist who established a style of carving out a sound that eliminated all waste, and today he is already a legendary figure. This CD features live recordings of concerts held 20 and 30 years after his death, his own brother Michio Kai on his soulful flute, and a new recording by his beloved daughter Fumiko Kai, a landmark performance." The music of Sosomune Kai has been called "not only Takemitsu's music, but also the music of other Japanese composers. A new history begins here.