Takuo Yuasa - Symphony No 5 Hiroshima - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Born of Swiss-French parents, Arthur Honegger spent much of his life in Paris, though his music is far removed from the gaiety and whimsicality frequently evoked by the group of French composers known as Les Six.

KosCak Yamada was one of the great pioneers of 20th century Japanese music, who played a defining role in helping Western music take root in Japan.

Considered by many to be the greatest Japanese symphonist, Saburo Moroi wrote five symphonies, the best known of which is the often harrowing No. 3, completed just before the composer was called up towards the end of World War II.