¡Toshio Hosokawa: The Raven
¡Charlotte Hellekant (mezzo-soprano), United Instruments of Lucilin, Kentaro Kawase (conductor)
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[Machine Translation] THE RAVEN" by Edgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) was first published in the Evening Mirror in 1845 and quickly became popular. The story is about a man who is grieving over the loss of his lover, and the arrival of a raven who manipulates human language, and whose enigmatic words eventually drive the hero to the brink of madness. It is a captivating narrative poem that captures the hearts and minds of the audience in many ways. Toshio Hosokawa, one of Japan's most celebrated composers, was also fascinated by "The Great Raven." He found in this mysterious tale the worldview of Noh, an ancient traditional Japanese art form, and by fusing these elements together, he created a new universe. Charlotte Hellecant, a mezzo-soprano, sings and narrates the story with rich expression, and the exquisite ensemble of the famous Luxembourg ensemble "Lucilin" adds color to the story. The sweet lingering notes that flash amidst the horror are beautifully captured in this tense musical drama. Recorded October 29 and 31, 2014 at Aster Plaza, Hiroshima, Japan
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