Credits:

Kunitachi Wind Orchestra,Ide Shiro

Description:

This is a collection of wind band works by the Kunitachi Wind Orchestra, a brass band composed of volunteers from the Kunitachi College of Music, majoring in string, wind, and percussion instruments. Paraphrase on Nikko Waraku Odori" by Masamichi Amano is a piece commissioned by the Utsunomiya Music Group and uses the melody of the Nikko Waraku Odori, a well-known summer festival in Tochigi Prefecture. It is inspired by the scenery, festivals, and legends of Nikko, and the Amano sound shines through. Also included is "El Dorado," the first brass band piece by Shoichi Yabuta, who has won numerous awards and is active internationally, including first prize in the composition category at the 70th Geneva International Music Competition. The title tune, "Clarinet Little Concerto" by Carl Maria von Weber, features a brilliant solo by Tadayoshi Takeda, clarinetist and president of the Kunitachi College of Music since 2015. The collection includes a total of seven works, ranging from originals to arrangements. This album is sure to be useful for a wide range of music selections, from concerts to small mini-concerts, as well as competitions.