Credits:

Hiroshi Ikematsu, Doelle,Franz

Description:

The long-awaited fifth solo album by Hiroshi Ikematsu, one of the worlds leading double bassists!Hiroshi Ikematsu, former principal double bassist of the NHK Symphony Orchestra and currently principal double bassist of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, presents his fifth solo album. Following his debut album, *Opera Contrabass!*, which showcased his astonishing technique through a Latin-inspired repertoire, his second album, Nova Contrabass!, which explored the boundless possibilities of the double bass; his third, Five Ave Marias, which was highly acclaimed for its beautiful tone and sweet, lyrical expression; and his elegant previous work, Cello Sonata, which delved into pure classical repertoirethis latest release features familiar, nostalgic Japanese melodies. Three years after moving to New Zealand, he pours his longing for his homeland into this album. From childrens s