ピアノと管弦楽による主題と変奏・催馬楽によるメタモルフォーゼ – 松平頼則* – LP – Pre Owned Vinyl (Arrives in 14days)

Yorinori Matsudaira’s ‘ピアノと管弦楽による主題と変奏・催馬楽によるメタモルフォーゼ’ is a rare gem in 20th-century Japanese composition, boldly bridging the worlds of Western orchestration and ancient Japanese court music. The first work, for piano and orchestra, unfolds in a series of imaginative variations, each one revealing Matsudaira’s mastery at blending textures and timbres. The second, inspired by ‘saibara’—traditional Japanese songs from the Heian period—transforms these ancient melodies through a modernist lens, offering a metamorphosis that’s at once reverent and daring. For collectors, this album is more than a listening experience; it’s a document of cultural dialogue and creative risk. Matsudaira’s meticulous arrangements invite close, repeated listening, rewarding those who seek nuance and depth. Perfect for enthusiasts of Western Classical music with a curious ear for experimental forms, this release stands as a testament to postwar Japanese composers who insisted on speaking in new musical languages. Bring this piece into your collection to witness how tradition is not just preserved, but utterly transformed.

Track List:
A – ピアノと管弦楽による主題と変奏 –
– 催馬楽によるメタモルフォーゼ –
B1 – 美濃山（みのやま） –
B2 – 伊勢の海（いせのうみ） –
B3 – 更衣（ころもがえ） –