Hirayosi, Takekuni : The Carnival Has Come
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Instrumentation：Piano Ensemble
Genre：for children
Copyright：Under Copyright Protection
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Author : Nagai, Shinnosuke
Last Updated: April 25, 2018
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Author : Nagai, Shinnosuke
A collection of five pieces for piano four hands. The first piece, "Two Mischievous Kittens," comically depicts cats toying with humans, with bouncing figures intertwining between the primo and secondo parts. The second piece, "Who is Dancing in the Moonlight?," completely changes its expression from the first, presenting a light yet somewhat melancholic waltz. The third piece, "April Winds Bring the Scent of Flowers," is the most beloved piece in the collection. It portrays the arrival of spring with a gentle gaze, unfolding as if the primo and secondo are engaged in a tender dialogue. The fourth piece, "Barcarolle of Distant Days," features a leisurely melody played to the rhythm of a barcarolle, but emotions gradually heighten, forming a climax with changes in tempo. The fifth piece, "Carnival Has Arrived," builds up splendidly, incorporating figures from previous pieces and also hinting at jazz elements. Although this is a collection for children, it is by no means easy, either technically or musically, due to features such as frequent meter changes, extensive use of off-beat rhythms, and counter-melodies sung in inner voices.
Movements (5)
Who is dancing in the moonlight
Total Performance Time: 1 min 20 sec
April wind carries the fragrance of flowers
Total Performance Time: 2 min 10 sec
The boatman's song of the far-off days
Total Performance Time: 2 min 20 sec
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Recording Date: 2012/2/7
Recording Location: 東音ホール（公開録音コンサート）
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Recording Date: 2025/3/23
Recording Location: 第一生命ホール(第48回ピティナ・ピアノコンペティションソロ・デュオ部門入賞者記念コンサート)
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