Winter Milky Way

Description

Violin 1, Violin 2, Violin 3, Viola, Cello, Contrabass, Piano — The image of this music is the color of white. If I could express this “whiteness” in my music I believed it would be a pleasant experience for me. The music brings the smell of winter season: you can image the snow or chilly air, or maybe even clear skies and ice. One could also feel the joy of the holiday season. When you play this piece I recommend not using too much vibrato—it would be a good way to express the theme of this piece. However, from m. 22 you could make a thicker sound with much vibrato. At the middle section (m. 40), a brighter sound is needed for all instruments as it’s very vibrant and lively. Please enjoy playing (and creating) your own winter atmosphere. The words “lush” and “beautiful” best describe this wonderful new ballad from Yukiko Nishimura. Its whimsical lines and jazz-influenced harmonies are just right for intermediate string players: idiomatic and impressive. A true delight for players and audience alike.

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