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Insomnia

~ Michio Miyagi (Composer), Kaija Saariaho (Composer), Toru Takemitsu (Composer), Yuji Takahashi (Composer), Erik Satie (Composer), et al.
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1. Haru No Umi
2. Nocturne
3. Stanza 2
4. Insomnia
5. Les Fils De Etoiles: Prelude Du Premier Acte 'La Vocation'
6. Cinque Piccoli Duetti: Preludio
7. Cinque Piccoli Duetti: Pastorale
8. Cinque Piccoli Duetti: Canzonetta
9. Cinque Piccoli Duetti: Sogno
10. Cinque Piccoli Duetti: Rondo
11. 'Daphne' Etude
12. Six Melodies: No. 1 (Rubato)
13. Six Melodies: No.2 (Legastissimo)
14. Six Melodies: No.3
15. Six Melodies: No.4
16. Six Melodies: No.5
17. Six Melodies: No.6
18. Spiegel Im Spiegel
19. Il Padrino
20. Suite In The Old Style: Pantomime
On this CD:
  1. Haru No Umi, for koto & shkauhachi (or violin)
    Composed by Michio Miyagi
    with Gidon Kremer, Naoko Yoshino

  2. Nocturne, for violin solo
    Composed by Kaija Saariaho
    with Gidon Kremer

  3. Stanza 2, for harp & tape
    Composed by Toru Takemitsu
    with Naoko Yoshino

  4. Insomnia, for violin, voices & kugo
    Composed by Yuji Takahashi
    with Gidon Kremer, Gidon Kremer, Naoko Yoshino

  5. Fils des étoiles, Le (Chaldean Pastoral), incidental music La vocation
    Composed by Erik Satie
    with Gidon Kremer, Naoko Yoshino

  6. Cinque Piccoli Duetti, for flute & harp
    Composed by Jean Francaix
    with Gidon Kremer, Naoko Yoshino

  7. Etude for violin & piano in G major ("Daphne"), AV 141
    Composed by Richard Strauss
    with Gidon Kremer

  8. Six Melodies, for violin & keyboard
    Composed by John Cage
    with Gidon Kremer, Naoko Yoshino

  9. Spiegel im Spiegel for violin (or cello) & piano
    Composed by Arvo Part
    with Gidon Kremer, Naoko Yoshino

  10. Godfather, film score Selections
    Composed by Nino Rota
    with Naoko Yoshino

  11. Suite in the Old Style for violin & piano (or harpsichord) Pantomime
    Composed by Alfred Schnittke
    with Gidon Kremer, Naoko Yoshino

Product Description

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This may be one of the least abrasive albums of contemporary music you'll ever hear. On this culture-melding disc, violinist Gidon Kremer and harpist Naoko Yoshino explore the dizzying roots and offshoots of modern compositions from the Far East and Europe. Every work on Insomnia--whether written by John Cage, Arvo Pärt, or Richard Strauss--seems to share influences and similarities with the next. While Japanese composer Michio Miyagi (1894-1956) was looking to France for influences on Haru no umi, Erik Satie (1866-1925) was looking to the East on the preludes to Le Fils des Étoiles. The comparisons are fascinating, and Kremer and Yoshino make this difficult music sound easy and hypnotic. Especially effective: Pärt's gorgeous Spiegel im Spiegel and Schnittke's almost New Age-sounding "Pantomime" (from Suite in the Old Style). Great stuff for modern lovers. --Jason Verlinde

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5.0 out of 5 stars Insomnia- No Way! This one is hot!, Jun 15 2000
By chris jenkins (Slums of Madison) - See all my reviews
The title is misleading if not down right dubious. This is one hot album. Gidon Kremer is a performer of rare ability and he is at his best with the broad range of composers featured here. He is accompanied by an excellent harpist Naoko Yoshino who adds her own special charm to these pieces. They work well together and their skills are clearly evident. This album is not for everyone; it challenges the listener and forces you to pay attention but it is worth it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Insomnia? No Way-This is for the living!, Jun 14 2000
By chris jenkins (Slums of Madison) - See all my reviews
Gidon Kremer is at his most provocative best! The wide range of composers played here require all of his skill and he comes through. This album is not for everybody but those who want something new won't be disappointed. Naoko Yoshino's contributions on the harp are a delight in themselves and shouldn't be missed. From a musical point of view this is not for quiet nights! It gets you up and keep you up This album may challenge some people but that's one of its charms. Need a challenge go for it; its truly an adventure.
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