Bird's cathedral / Phoenix (Download version)

The final work in Hiroyuki Yamazawa’s “Flowers, Birds, Wind, and Moon” series!

Pronunciation: Torigaran / Hōō
English Title: Bird’s Cathedral / Phoenix

Composer: Hiroyuki Yamazawa

Performance Duration
Approx. 4 min 40 sec
The performance time is based on the reference recording and may vary depending on interpretation and tempo.

Composer’s Comment
With this piece, the Flowers, Birds, Wind, and Moon series comes to a close.
“Garan” originally refers to a pure place for ascetic practice, and today it often refers to a Buddhist temple or its architectural layout. I wrote this piece while reflecting on the gathering of birds and the overlapping structures of temple buildings.

The latter half of the piece is inspired by the mythical bird Hōō (phoenix). While the English “phoenix” differs from the Eastern concept of the Hōō, I chose it as a translation to represent the idea of a sacred, legendary bird.

The work can be performed with just Players 1–3.
Players 4–8 may freely join in any number and combination.
Parts 7 and 8 may also be performed by a single player.
The piccolo is optional and can be added freely, for example, from within a percussion trio.

Series
Flowers, Birds, Wind, and Moon: Hanakairō, Torigaran, Fūkōro, Tsukimeikyū
Snow, Moon, Flowers: Yukidōrō, Tsukimeikyū, Hanakairō

The basics are the following three parts:
≪Trio≫
Percussion 1: Marimba (C28-C76 4 octaves※), Vibraphone (C40-F76 2.5 octaves).
Percussion 2: Marimba (C-C 4 Octaves※)
Percussion 3: Marimba (C-C 4 Octaves※), Suspended Cymbal, Bongo, Splash Cymbal (or Small Cymbal), Tom-tom(3), Foot Bass Drum, Wind Chime.

The following parts may be freely added to the ensemble (Parts 7 and 8 may be performed by a single player).

Percussion 4: Glockenspiel (G59–C88, 2.5 octaves), Birdcall
Percussion 5: Xylophone (F45–C88, 3.5 octaves), Birdcall
Percussion 6: Chimes (highest note: High E), Birdcall, Hi-hat Cymbal
Percussion 7: Shaker, Bass Drum, Tam-tam, Sleigh Bells
Percussion 8: Timpani (3–4)
Piccolo

The piece can be performed on a single marimba (please check setup and playing order as necessary).

The set includes one full score and parts for Percussion 1–6, Percussion 7 & 8, and Piccolo.

Reference Recording:
15th Anniversary JPC Ensemble Collection (CD, DL)

Please be sure to check the download sales terms and conditions before purchasing.
*You will be entitled to the terms and conditions upon purchase of data.

*The sheet music cover image is for illustrative purposes only. Please note that the actual product may differ from the actual product.

 *Due to the nature of the product, we cannot accept returns or cancellations for digital download sheet music after purchase.