Liz is a lovely melodic work for three players on three marimbas.Program NotesLiz for Marimbas was commissioned by Liz Marimba Quartet and premiered at their debut recital on September 23, 2017. They are from the graduate school of Elisabeth University of…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Daiki Kato
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Composed for the T.U. Percussion Ensemble (Taiwan) 5th Anniversary Concert, Lullaby for Peace is a tuneful, lyrical solo that takes full advantage of the deep resonance of the marimba.
Grade Level: Intermediate Copyright: 2023 Number of Players: 1 Duration: 4…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Daiki Kato
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Originally written for solo piano, Ravel's Pavane pour une infante défunte is a slow processional dance that expresses his nostalgic enthusiasm for Spanish customs and sensibilities. Kato has brilliantly scored the work for the rich combination of flute and…
Style:
Woodwind, Percussion
Composer:
Daiki Kato
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Fauré's Pavane, Op. 50 in F-sharp minor was originally written for solo piano, but is better known in his version for orchestra. Kato has masterfully scored this popular work for keyboard percussion trio, introducing a brand new audience to this gorgeous…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Daiki Kato
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Written for the Japanese marimba quartet 4hearts, Ride on the Wings of Hope aims to bring you happiness, whether listening or performing. It was inspired by the composer's hometown of Ogaki, Japan, which is an historic city of water with the beautiful Suimon…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Daiki Kato
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Secret Light is a groovy, engaging percussion quartet for three keyboards and drum set.
Grade Level: 4 Copyright: 2019 Number of Players: 4 Duration: 7:50 Publisher: C. Alan Publications Type: Quartet Category: Percussion
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Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Daiki Kato
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Silent Flower is a lovely trio for recorder (flute), piano, and marimba, which was commissioned by PIARECSION, Hidehiro Nakajima (recorder), Masayuki Nino (marimba), and Kentaro Ajima (piano).
Grade Level: 3 Copyright: 2018 Number of Players: 3 Duration: 9:15…
Style:
Percussion
Composer:
Daiki Kato
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Dedicated to flutist Hana Susaki, Tears of Hydrangea is an uplifting work for flute and marimba in a pop music style. It has also been scored for flute quartet.
Grade Level: Intermediate Copyright: 2023 Number of Players: 2 Duration: 4:15 Publisher: C. Alan…
Style:
Woodwind, Percussion
Composer:
Daiki Kato
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Commissioned by and dedicated to euphonium player Mai Kokubo, Tears of Moon is a bright, energetic, and uplifting work for euphonium and marimba.
Grade Level: Medium Advanced Copyright: 2023 Number of Players: 2 Duration: 7:15 Publisher: C. Alan Publications…
Style:
Brass, Percussion
Composer:
Daiki Kato
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
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Ziu means “blessed rain” in Japanese and can also be translated into “the rain that comes after the drought.”DOWNLOAD OPTIONAL BACKGROUND TRACKProgram NotesZIU was composed for Japanese percussionist Masayuki Nino’s…
Style:
Solo Works
Composer:
Daiki Kato
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications