Joji Yuasa

4 Imaginary Landscapes from Bashô

Four Imaginary Landscapes from Bashô for violin and piano was commissioned by Concert Hall Shizuoka. This work consists of four pieces which can be performed independently. Three pieces: 2. Spring (Petal by petal fluttering down yellow mountain roses-, Sound of the rapids), 3. Summer (The summer grass-, Holding still the dreams of the stalwart warriors.), and 4. Autumn (Chysanthemum scent..., in Nara Ancient statues of the Buddha.) have composed at first, and were premiered by Yuzuko Horigome (violin) and Momo Kodama (piano) in Shizuoka on March 9th, 2007. 1. Winter (Sound of oar hitting waves in the dead of night, Freezing bowels..., tears.) was premiered by Keiko Urushibara (violin) and Shigeo Neriki (piano) in Shizuoka on January 14th, 2011. Hisako Takahashi (violin) and Kyoko Sasaki (piano) performed all of the pieces on March 13th, 2011.1. Winter (5') - 2. Spring (4') - 3. Summer (4') - 4. Autumn (3')