Masamicz Amano
Amano was born in 1957 in Akita City. He graduated from Kunitachi College of Music at the top of the composition department and finished postgraduate work also at the top of his class. In his university days, he began writing for diverse fields including jazz, rock, folk music, and pops as well as classical and modern music. After graduation, he mastered C.M.I. (Computer Music Instruments) in Australia, becoming a wizard of computer music in Japan as well as the country’s first CD recorded artist.
He is very active abroad, especially in Central Europe, recording and conducting his own works with the National Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra and Versailles Chamber Orchestra, while earning commissions from the Warsaw Brass, Trio Classic and Paderewski Festival. In Japan he earned the excellence prize from the 23rd and 24th Japan Academy Award music section, and the composition & arrangement prize from the 10th "Academic Society of Japan for Winds Percussion & Band" Academy Award.
Since 1986, he has produced many wind band arrangements from the music of Bartok, Ravel, Akira Miyoshi, Akio Yashiro, Toshiro Mayuzumi, etc., as well as original works and ensemble literature. His works are very frequently performed at All Japan Band Competitions and concerts throughout his country and the world.
He is very active abroad, especially in Central Europe, recording and conducting his own works with the National Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra and Versailles Chamber Orchestra, while earning commissions from the Warsaw Brass, Trio Classic and Paderewski Festival. In Japan he earned the excellence prize from the 23rd and 24th Japan Academy Award music section, and the composition & arrangement prize from the 10th "Academic Society of Japan for Winds Percussion & Band" Academy Award.
Since 1986, he has produced many wind band arrangements from the music of Bartok, Ravel, Akira Miyoshi, Akio Yashiro, Toshiro Mayuzumi, etc., as well as original works and ensemble literature. His works are very frequently performed at All Japan Band Competitions and concerts throughout his country and the world.
Concert Band
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Alas de Hierro - Requiem for young soldiers scattered into t...Amano, MasamiczA profound requiem honoring the young pilots of the Chiran Attack Corps.JPY 20,000
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Sand DunesNakayama, Shinpei Amano, MasamiczA melody tinged with sorrow from the year Nakayama left his teaching job.JPY 10,000 -
Six Folksongs for BandAmano, MasamiczDiscover beautiful international folk songs blending pastoral and festive rhythm...JPY 15,000 -
From Symphony No.1Brahms, Johannes Amano, MasamiczPlay Brahms' Symphony No. 1 transformed into a rhythmic 8-beat track.JPY 8,400Ensemble-
Third Battle - Saxophone SeptetAmano, MasamiczGorgeous harmonies and subtle counter lines enrich this expansive saxophone sept...JPY 4,200 -
Fanfare pour Atorion Hall - Brass OctetAmano, MasamiczA ceremonial fanfare returns triumphantly in a festive and balanced musical desi...JPY 3,600
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Série harmonique - Wind & Percussion OctetAmano, MasamiczHarmonic overtones inspire a refined soundscape of subtle balance.JPY 3,600 -
Trois Pièces Brèves - Clarinet TrioAmano, MasamiczThree concise movements blend classical form with refined clarinet writing.JPY 3,200Flexible
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Quatuor d'anches - Flexible Woodwind QuartetAmano, MasamiczFlexible chamber arrangement of a piece originally for a double reed quartet.JPY 5,000
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March '98Amano, MasamiczDynamic up-tempo musical styles blend with an elegant British trio.JPY 8,000 -
Festival MarchAmano, MasamiczBrilliant fanfares evoke the grandeur of classic British coronations.JPY 8,000
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SJ&P_16 "Viva Bunkyo Civic"Amano, MasamiczPlay a typical 16-beat pop song frequently used for concert openings.JPY 6,000
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