Performer - Craig Ogden

This homage to the great 20th Century composer, Toru Takemitsu, exchanges the motor rhythms and relentlessness of some of my earlier works for guitar with a sense of space, an unhurriedness (not so commonly associated with our modern lives), a flexibility and fluidity of line and an approach to colour and texture that reflects my greatest admiration for the Japanese master. 

Takemitsu wrote a significant number of works for the guitar and presumably found, in its comparatively quiet speaking voice, an instrument entirely suited to the expression of his musical sensibilities. His works are amongst the best in the guitar repertoire and all composers for the instrument do well to use them as models on which to build their own voice. 

This piece of music won First Prize First Prize Concorso Counterpoint, Italy 2012.

© Greg Caffrey 2012

Takemitsu's Dream

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