NOW 2: The Power of Inner Silence

Slovenian Philharmonic Orchestra
Soloist: Daishin Kashimoto, violin

Programme:
Jean Sibelius, The Oceanides, Op. 73
Toshio Hosokawa, Prayer
Toru Takemitsu, Twill by Twilight
Claude Debussy, La mer

In the centre of the concert, surrounded by the waves of the oceans, is a violin concerto entitled Prayer by the eminent Japanese composer Toshio Hosokawa, performed by the concertmaster of the Berlin Philharmonic, Daishin Kashimoto. This will be followed by a composition by their compatriot Toru Takemitsu.

“In this violin concerto, I see the soloist as a shaman and the orchestra in the background as the universe, as nature, reaching into and through the shaman himself. The shaman sings to the universe, which either responds to or resists him. The songs are exchanged and the prayer gradually deepens. Eventually, the shaman becomes one with the universe and nature.” (Toshio Hosokawa)

 

Accompanying events:
SIM 2 - Saturday Insights into Music
Saturday, 8 February 2025, at 11.00 am
Marjan Kozina Hall
Slovenian Philharmonic
Presentation of composers Toshio Hosokawa and Toru Takemitsu and their compositions from the NOW 2 concert programme

12 February 2025 
Lili Novy Glass Hall
Cankarjev dom
Post-concert gathering of the audience with the composers and performers, accompanied by a selection of fine Slovenian wines
Ministry of Health warning: Drinking alcohol can damage your health!