Printed set (Score & Parts)
3 Bb Trumpets
F Horn
2 Trombones
Euphonium
Tuba
Luna Park - there are amusement parks of this name around the world. Some of them opened as early as early 1900's. While some have closed, I wonder how many children (and adults) enjoyed them.
This piece, "Luna Park," is inspired by the amusement park. It features fanfare-like motifs that might be heard at the entrance, a lively and exciting 2/4 + 3/8 rhythm, and waltz-like motifs of a merry-go-round. The more leisurely motif in the middle section may represent a scene where one stops and gazes at the sunset.
The commission request was something "bright, joyful, and energetic." I would like that both the audience and performers enjoy the piece.
Commissioned by Brass Ensemble Togo in the summer of 2017 and premiered on November 19, 2017.
(Takamasa Sakai)
Performance Notes
There are the rhythm patterns: dotted eighth note + sixteenth note + eighth note, which are often seen in 6/8. The rhythm is enclosed in slurs in the score, so pay attention to the expression.
