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[DOWNLOAD] The Language of Flowers: Mvt. 3 - Percussion Quartet

[DOWNLOAD] The Language of Flowers: Mvt. 3 - Percussion Quartet



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[Percussion 1] Xylophone, Glockenspiel, Vibraphone, Marimba
[Percussion 2] Vibraphone, Marimba, Glockenspiel, Triangle, Xylophone
[Percussion 3] Marimba, Chinese Gong (Splash Cymbal), Suzu
[Percussion 4] Castanet, Bass Drum (pedal), Triangle, Suspended Cymbal, Bongo, Cymbal, Snare Drum, Tambourine, Wind Chimes

Commissioned by the renowned percussionist Mariko Yamamoto.

Since the theme of the performance, where this work was premiered, was "Flower Dance", I composed this piece with "language of flowers" as the concept. Ms. Yamamoto gave me some ideas for the style and the atmosphere of the music; I chose relevant flowers for her.

Movement 1 is "Sweet Pea ? Affectionate Memory". The second movement is "Gypsophyllas ? Innocence". Movement 3 is entitled "Cattleya -Mature Charms". The Spanish style depicts an elegant and mysterious lady. Original instrumentation was for four percussion and flute but it has been arranged for percussion quartet.

This is a great piece for concert and contest alike.

(Hiroki Takahashi)