The title "La folletta" (ラ・フォレッタ) is French for "imp" or "fairy". Follettas are mischievous beings, known in folklore for causing trouble and sometimes even disaster, yet they possess an endearing charm that makes them impossible to truly dislike. This piece musically narrates the story of a folletta, from its appearance to its disappearance. We hope you will imagine the folletta's character and the various scenes of its story, performing with individuality and excitement.

Performance Notes

While not technically overly difficult, this piece requires a keen sense of timbre and sonic color, rhythm, tempo, and structural understanding to grasp the overall flow of the work. Although the form is ternary, the musical ideas change rapidly from section to section, making it crucial to create contrast while maintaining coherence. The scales and chords used in this piece may be new to some listeners, but they are primarily based on those found in early 20th-century modern French and British music, as well as modern jazz from the late 1950s to the 1960s. We highly recommend exploring these musical genres. (Reprinted from 2022 Analysis Special Issue Vol. 2)