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2019-08-30 07:26:27
Zawazawa: recent works by Dai Fujikura
Dai Fujikura Zawazawa, Sawasawa, Tuba concerto; MINABEL RECORDS Reviewed by Robert Hugill on 25 August 2019 Star rating: 3.5 (★★★½) Recent works by Dai Fujikura from onomatopoeic choruses to a tuba concerto and virtuosic solo works for clarinet and for double bassThis disc from Minabel Records and New Focus Recordings features recent pieces by Dai Fujikura, ranging from works for solo soprano and for choir, to solo movements for clarinet, for double bass and for french horn, plus Fujikura's Tuba Concerto, performed by Sarah Kobayashi (soprano), the Philharmonic Chorus of Tokyo, conductor Kazuki Yamada, Noriko Tsukagoshi (marimba), Oystein Baadsvik (tuba), Geigeki Wind Orchestra Academy, Tokyo Kosei Wind Orchestra, Shizuo Kuwahara (conductor), Makoto Yoshida (clarinet), Yoji Sato (double bass), Nobuaki Fukukawa (french Horn), and Quartet Amabile. The majority of the music on the disc was written between 2016 and 2018, thus providing a picture of Fujikura's current thoughts and […]
2014-03-10 14:39:10
[…] list of where to download the music from. 2. Concertbandland Youtube channel is your next port of call – If you just want to quickly listen to a piece or 2, getting a feel for the kind of music you’re going to encounter without thinking too much about history, background etc. check this guy’s channel out here . The recordings are professional quality so you can properly judge if you like a piece 3. Tokyo Kosei Wind Orchestra on iTunes – Also for getting an idea about what kind of music you like and composers you may want to check out further, search for these guys on iTunes. They have about 100 albums on there, some of just one composer, most a compilation of several, just click on any album and start exploring. Their catalogue includes most good and established wind band composers so you’ve got a great choice. […]
2014-02-28 00:29:39
[…] syncopation while the brass are rocking away with some solid melodies. First of all there’s a grand Maestoso opening, followed by an exciting Allegro Molto movement. This leads to a pensive and very Bach like Adagio. The next part is very jazzy, bright in tone before coming to a close with a repeat of the Adagio. Jacob de Haan brings Baroque style back in a blaze of cool. This recording is played by the amazing Tokyo Kosei Wind Orchestra.
2014-02-21 13:20:56
[…] entire body of work is available on iTunes, they have recorded music by pretty much every major composer of wind band music, so it’s an excellent springboard to find and discover music. Most of their recordings have several different composers’ work on one album, hence why it’s easier to start with Tokyo Kosei and work from there. Here’s how it goes down: Go to browse on iTunes under classical music go to T and Tokyo Kosei Wind Orchestra. Pick any recording you like on the list, you’re spoilt for choice. When you find a piece that you like check out the composer name. Search for the composer on iTunes for other cool pieces. Search for the composer on the internet and find out what he’s been up to. You have now found out more about wind band music! Buy the recordings you like and tell everyone about them, spreading […]
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