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World Premiere of Joji Yuasa's Locus of the Orchestra in Tokyo

Sep. 20, 2023

On August 25, as part of the composer’s birthday celebrations, the Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra, led by Yoichi Sugiyama, presented the world premiere of Joji Yuasa’s Locus of the Orchestra.

Interestingly, Joji Yuasa's early life wasn't steeped in music. His journey into the musical realm began through his medical studies, leading him to fully immerse himself in music by 1952. Self-taught in musical techniques, he had the unique opportunity to experiment within a vibrant circle of young Tokyo artists. Since that pivotal period, Yuasa has crafted a diverse portfolio, with each composition boasting its own distinct personality.

Locus of the Orchestra, commissioned by the Suntory Foundation for the Arts, was intended to premiere at a Composer portrait concert in 2017, but due to illness, Yuasa was unable to finish it. As a result, only the beginning of the composition was performed at that time. Within the 20-minute piece, Yuasa reflects on his recovery from illness, completing it in 2022. Yuasa has previously composed pieces with "Locus" in the title, this time meticulously crafting sound locations across various orchestra instruments.

Listen to Joji Yuasa's Cosmos Haptic (1957):

Cosmos Haptic/Joji Yuasa/Ichiro Nodaira

To learn more about Joji Yuasa, visit schott-music.com.

Joji Yuasa
Locus of the Orchestra (2017-2022)
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