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Shibata Minao

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Through his wide-ranging activities as a composer, music critic, and musicologist, Nao Shibata has continued to exert a major influence on the currents of "contemporary music" in Japan. However, it is not easy to grasp the full scope of his achievements. Thanks to the materials provided by the Sangakusha (Shibata family), this collection has been made possible through a large format of 4 CDs and 2 DVDs. It is possible to follow Shibata's art as it changed with the times, and through the rare footage of his stage and choral works, we can experience the carefully intended visual effects. The booklet includes detailed commentary and essays by seven people who are close friends of the composer. Performances by such contemporary music luminaries as Yuji Takahashi and Toshi Ichiyanagi are included. This is a valuable resource for tracing the trajectory left by Nao Shibata. Please look forward to the sequel. FONTEC