Toru Takemitsu / Seiji Ozawa - November Steps
Toru Takemitsu / Seiji Ozawa - November Steps
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Japan LP, RCA Red Seal, SX-2749
1975 Japanese modern-classical landmark — Takemitsu’s “November Steps” captured with Ozawa’s razor-clear control.
A landmark 1975 album documenting Toru Takemitsu’s historic “November Steps,” performed by the Toronto Symphony Orchestra under Seiji Ozawa. Far beyond any single “modern classical” box, Takemitsu’s writing here is pure invention: in A1 “November Steps” – originally commissioned for the New York Philharmonic’s 125th anniversary concert – shakuhachi (Katsuya Yokoyama) and biwa (Kinshi Tsuruta) don’t simply blend into the orchestra, they cut open the space in front of it, creating a tense, transparent sound world that Ozawa keeps razor-focused throughout. The B-side pushes that world even further: “Asterism” with Yuji Takahashi on piano, and “Green (November Steps II)” – commissioned by NHK as a kind of second chapter – sharpening the same language into colder, clearer light.
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About the Condition
About the Condition
| Grade | Description |
|---|---|
| S (Sealed) | Still sealed in factory wrap. Never played. |
| M (Mint) | Perfect condition. Looks unplayed with no signs of use. Typically used for records that are brand new or opened but never played. |
| EX (Excellent) | Very clean. May have light scuffs or hairline marks, but plays perfectly. |
| VG+ (Very Good Plus) | Minor wear, light surface noise, no major flaws — a solid average used copy. |
| VG (Very Good) | Visible wear and surface noise. Plays through without skipping. |
| G+ (Good Plus) | Heavily used. Significant wear or scratches, but still playable. |
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