Composer

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Takashi Yoshimatsu

Genre

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Concerto

Style

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Concerto

Compose Date

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1997 - 1998

Average_duration

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12:58

While an Angel Falls into a Doze..., Op. 73 is a contemporary classical composition by Japanese composer Takashi Yoshimatsu. The piece was composed in 2002 and premiered on October 19, 2002, by the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Kazuyoshi Akiyama. The composition consists of three movements, each with its own unique characteristics. The first movement, titled "The Angel's Dream," is a slow and dreamy piece that features a solo violin and harp. The second movement, "The Angel's Dance," is a lively and energetic piece that features the full orchestra. The third and final movement, "The Angel's Lullaby," is a peaceful and calming piece that features a solo cello and choir. Yoshimatsu's use of instrumentation is a notable characteristic of the piece. He employs a wide range of instruments, including the harp, violin, cello, and choir, to create a rich and diverse sound. The use of the choir in the final movement adds a spiritual and ethereal quality to the piece. The composition also features Yoshimatsu's signature style of blending Western classical music with traditional Japanese music. This is evident in the use of the pentatonic scale and the koto, a traditional Japanese stringed instrument, in the second movement. Overall, While an Angel Falls into a Doze..., Op. 73 is a beautiful and evocative composition that showcases Yoshimatsu's unique style and skill as a composer.

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