Akiho x Sculptures (Full Piece)
Akiho | Kaneko: World Premiere Commission
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40m
Composed by GRAMMY®-nominee Andy Akiho, this groundbreaking orchestral work was commissioned by the Omaha Symphony in honor of Ree and Jun Kaneko and serves as a stunning musical tribute to Jun's artistry. This one-of-a-kind recording is not only inspired by Kaneko's prolific sculptures, but also features his artwork as unique instruments. This live event was conducted by Music Director Ankush Kumar Bahl and performed by the Omaha Symphony, along with multimedia created by Andy Akiho.
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I. Translucent
Akiho x Sculptures
Sculptures begins with Translucent, referring to Kaneko’s transformation of previous ceramics and clay pieces to new iterations in glass. Akiho was inspired by Kaneko’s 1996 Between Light & Shadow and 1981’s Parallel Sound, both re-born in 2001 at the Bullseye Glass studio in ...
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II. Bronze I
Akiho x Sculptures
Bronze I and Bronze II – set as the second and penultimate tracks – are performed on one of Kaneko’s 2015 Untitled cast bronze and stainless steel Heads. Kaneko created his Heads in pairs deliberately, with the experience of viewing them together equally as important as taking...
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III. Petroglyph
Akiho x Sculptures
Petroglyph, for brass, refers to a trio of Kaneko’s earliest works – all Untitled, from 1963, done in oil paint and sand on canvas. The 3D texture created alludes to future uses of glazes and constructed shapes upon shapes, despite the works’ home on canvas.
