Saxophonist Masanori Oishi recorded the works as a soloist or with various duo and trio partners in Japan between 2021 and 2023. With Three Essays (2016/2019) for soprano saxophone, Mei-an - Light and Darkness (2020/2021) for shō and tenor saxophone, Three Love Songs (2006) for soprano and alto saxophone, Arc Song (1999/2015) for soprano saxophone and harp and Vertical Time Study II (1993/1994) for tenor saxophone, piano and percussion, the CD comprises works from three decades and thus offers a special insight into the development of Toshio Hosokawa's musical oeuvre.
moreLight and Darkness is the title of a new album of works for saxophone by Toshio Hosokawa released by the Kairos label.