Kuniko Kato – Cantus (2013) MCH SACD ISO

Kuniko Kato – Cantus (2013)
SACD Rip | SACD ISO | DST64 2.0 / 5.1 > 1-bit/2.8224 MHz | 51:40 minutes | 2,73 GB
Genre: Classical, Contemporary, Percussion | Publisher (label): Linn Records CKD 432

KUNIKO’s eagerly awaited 2nd album includes world premiere recordings of the percussionist’s new arrangements of popular works by contemporary composers Arvo Pдrt, Steve Reich & Hywel Davies. Great in Mch.. Recorded in Japan to 24bit/192kHz.

The pieces are arranged for 5 octave marimba or vibraphone & each was chosen to fully demonstrate the colours, depth & dynamics of the instrument. KUNIKO gave the world premiere performance of Reich’s New York Counterpoint version for marimba in New York in 2012. KUNIKO won praise from the composer himself who stated: ‘Kuniko Kato is a 1st rate percussionist’. The simplicity & beauty of Arvo Pдrt’s music has won the composer many fans. In turn Pдrt is a fan of KUNIKO’s arrangements having approved the new versions premiered on this album. KUNIKO has arranged 4 of his best-loved pieces including Cantus, a fitting tribute to Benjamin Britten in 2013, his 100th anniversary year. Purl Ground is an original piece written by British composer Hywel Davies, which KUNIKO premiered at the Cheltenham Festival in 2011 to critical acclaim. The piece is arranged for solo marimba & makes excellent use of both tremolo & pianissimo effects.

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Kuniko Kato – Kuniko Plays Reich (2011) [Official Digital Download 24bit/192kHz]

Kuniko Kato – Kuniko Plays Reich (2011)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/192 kHz | Time – 41:26 minutes | 1,77 GB | Genre: Classical
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Linn Records

Presented on this recording are three brand new arrangements of Steve Reich works, newly written for percussion, in celebration of his 75th birthday by one of today’s most gifted percussionists. Kiniko’s arrangements are simply stunning and this recording exhibits elements of her Japanese heritage to create a warm, virtuosic performance. This unique recording must be heard!

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Kuniko – Bach – Solo Works for Marimba (2017) [Official Digital Download 24bit/96kHz]

Kuniko – Bach – Solo Works for Marimba (2017)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 02:37:22 minutes | 2,41 GB | Genre: Classical
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Linn Records

The Japanese percussionist turns to the cello suites and violin sonatas of J.S. Bach for her fourth studio recording with Linn.

Kuniko’s debut kuniko plays reich was acclaimed by the media becoming Linn’s bestselling album of 2011, whilst cantus entered the Top 10 of the Official UK Specialist Classical Chart and Xenakis: IX was nominated in the Contemporary Music and Recording categories at Japan’s Record Academy Awards.

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Kuniko Kato – Xenakis: IX (2015) MCH SACD ISO + Hi-Res FLAC

Kuniko Kato – Xenakis: IX (2015)
PS3 Rip | SACD ISO | DST64 2.0 & 5.1 > 1-bit/2.8224 MHz | 59:21 minutes | Scans included | 3,16 GB
or FLAC 2.0 Stereo (converted with foobar2000 to tracks) 24bit/88,2 kHz | Scans included | 943 MB
Features Stereo and Multichannel surround sound | Linn Records # CKD 495 | Genre: Classical

KUNIKO’s much-anticipated third studio recording features the works of Iannis Xenakis, whose work has had a huge impact within the world of music, and in particular on percussion repertoire. Full of challenges, from the pioneering mathematical influences, to unusual notation and virtuosic performance requirements, many classify Xenakis’ compositions as unplayable, but KUNIKO’s unrivalled prowess sees her perfectly realise the composer’s vision. KUNIKO gave the world premiere of Project IX at the Japan Society in New York in 2014. Pléiades explores a rich variety of percussive sounds and textures; marimba, vibraphone, xylophone, xylo-marimba and drums create a sound world of rhythmic complexity and vibrant colours. Uniquely, Pléiades also requires a SIXXEN, an instrument designed by Xenakis and customised by KUNIKO, who hand-selected 120 metal bars to craft the perfect sound.

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