🇯🇵Toru Takemitsu ： Piano Distance

A concentrated character piece that draws attention to the silence spreading between sounds. The distance between the upper and lower registers, the resonance of single notes and chords, and the combination of sharply articulated attacks with lingering overtones create a sense of tension and release. Rather than unfolding as a continuous flow, the music can feel like a series of fragmentary events emerging across silences, making the changing resonance itself a central point of interest. In performance, avoid connecting the sounds too hastily, and listen carefully to each note’s attack, duration, and the resonance created by the pedal. Giving direction not only to dynamic contrasts but also to the silent intervals brings out the work’s delicate sense of space.