A playful, free-spirited woodwind trio highlighting each instrument's charm.
Commissioned in 2025 by Takatsu Junior High School in Kawasaki City (Director: Kazuki Iijima) and premiered by three members of the school's ensemble (Fl. Koto Shimizu, Ob. Mizuki Hata, and A.Sax. Kanaa Takahashi).
The woodwind trio offers remarkable versatility, allowing for a wide range of musical colors through different instrumental combinations. This work highlights the distinctive tone and agility of each instrument, unfolding with a lively, free-spirited character.
Although compact in duration, it captures the unique charm of the woodwind trio.
By performing the flexible version with different instrument combinations, performers will discover a variety of tonal colors, sonorities, and fresh ensemble possibilities unique to each instrumentation.
I hope performers will enjoy the work's lighthearted, ebullient character, whether presenting it in competition or as an engaging addition to a concert program.
(Shuhei Tamura)