- Karen Tanaka
Techno Etudes (2000)
- Chester Music Ltd (World)
Commissioned by Tomoko Mukaiyama
Programme Note
In January 1999, I was asked by Tomoko Mukaiyama to write a new piano piece for her. Originally she requested that the piece should synchronize with techno music chosen by her which would be pre-recorded on a tape. As we discussed the piece over the following months, we realized that a solo piano work without a tape part would be more substantial. However, the idea of techno remained constantly between us. Finally I wrote a set of three pieces, entitled 'Techno Etudes'. The idea of the whole piece can be summarized with the three key words; techno, rhythm and speed.
© Karen Tanaka 2000
© Karen Tanaka 2000
Media
Techno Etudes
Discography
Japan Now

- LabelCamerata Tokyo
- Catalogue NumberCMCD-28349
- SoloistAsuka Iino, piano
- Released1st March 2017
Crystalline
- Label2L
- Catalogue Number2L-074-SACD
- SoloistSigne Bakke, piano
- Released20th February 2011
Amsterdam and Tokyo

- LabelBVHAAST
- Catalogue NumberBVH 1000
- SoloistTomoko Mukaiyama