The Moon Illuminates the Love Tenderly
for Solo and Piano
月は優しく愛を照らす
ソロとピアノのための
Grade 3
Performance Time: 5'00"
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[for Oboe]
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[for Bassoon]
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[for Bb Clarinet]
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[for Bass Clarinet]
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[for Soprano Saxophone]
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[for Alto Saxophone]
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[for Tenor Saxophone]
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[for Baritone Saxophone]
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[for Trumppet]
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[for Horn]
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[for Trombone]
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[for Euphonium]
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[for Violin]
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[for Viola]
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[for Cello]
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The original version was composed as a woodwind trio ensemble work, commissioned by the Sugakawa Kiriyo High School Wind Orchestra's double reed ensemble. The title borrows one character each from the names of the premiere members (Natsuki-san, Yuri-san, and Aikan-san), crafting an image reminiscent of lovers gently illuminated by moonlight in the introduction and middle section, and a part in 6/8 time that seems to celebrate this scene.
This version for solo and piano was produced upon request by the Takashima High School Wind Orchestra in Tokyo and premiered on August 14, 2023, at the 63rd Tokyo Metropolitan High School Wind Music Competition (Division C).
原曲は須賀川桐陽高等学校吹奏楽部ダブルリード･アンサンブルによる委嘱で、三重奏の管楽アンサンブル作品として作曲。
タイトルは初演メンバーのお名前(菜月さん、優里さん、愛奏さん)からそれぞれ一文字を拝借したもので、恋人同士が月の光に優しく照らされるような導入と中間部、そしてそれを祝福するような6/8拍子の部分というイメージで構成しました。
このソロとピアノのための版は、東京都立高島高等学校吹奏楽部の依頼により制作、2023年8月14日、第63回東京都高等学校吹奏楽コンクール(C組)にて初演されました。