Credits:

Kumaki Yuma & Yamada Kazuki, Yamada Kazuki

Description:

A voice that captivated two maestros. Toru Takemitsus Uta enters a new era.In 2026, it will mark 30 years since the passing of Toru Takemitsu.Known worldwide as a composer of contemporary music, he quietly yet passionately continued to write Uta throughout his lifesongs imbued with the spirit of chanson, jazz, and Japanese pop.These worksa fusion of poetry crafted by Japans leading wordsmiths, such as Shuntar Tanikawa, Ichir Araki, and Shhei Akiyama, and Takemitsus uniquely delicate and profound musical worldtranscend genres, from classical to pop to jazz, and continue to be sung by many artists to this day.This groundbreaking album features Yuma Kumaki, an up-and-coming soprano who burst onto the scene like a comet, alongside Kazuki Yamadaone of Japans leading conductors, whose heart was deeply moved by her voicewho provides piano accompaniment for the entire albu