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Mayu Izumi

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Mayu Izumi and Gene Matsuda, a flute and guitar duo from Kochi Prefecture, formed in 2010, present their first CD. The CD includes "Interlude" by Ibert, whose refined and stylish expression shines through the roughness of the Spanish style, "Sonatina" by Tedesco, who is known for having created many masterpieces for guitar through his encounter with the master Andres Segovia, and "7 Spanish Folk Songs" by Falla, full of scenes from Spain. The title track, "To the Sea," was written by the composer, and was composed by Tedesco, who is also known for creating numerous guitar masterpieces. The title piece, "To the Sea," is an ode to the sea that gives birth to all things, and is a sketch of the sea of tonality," says the composer Toru Takemitsu himself. As the composer Toru Takemitsu himself says, "This piece is an ode to the sea that gives birth to all things, and a sketch of the tonal sea - the sea of tonality. The richly expressive performance, which could only be achieved by these two musicians who grew up with the sea, is a masterpiece. (C)RS