Midosuji Rhapsody / Tohru Kanayama [Clarinet Quintet]

Score and Parts (Printed)

Midosuji Rhapsody

Composed by Tohru Kanayama

Duration：2'50"

Publisher：Golden Hearts Publications（ONSA）

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Program Note：

In 2020, commissioned by the Iizuka High School Wind Ensemble, I composed a piece for the brass quintet “Osaka Brassters” performed by members of the Osaka Shion Wind Orchestra. This piece was later arranged for clarinet quintet. When composing, I aimed to create a piece that embodies the spirit of Osaka, drawing inspiration from the style of Kida Taro, known as the “Mozart of Naniwa.”
The piece begins with a cheerful and lively march, interspersed with phrases reminiscent of car horns on Midosuji Street and the Osaka Metro subway. However, before [G], it suddenly shifts to a bluesy section with a molt rit. After a short cadenza by the bass clarinet, it returns to the march, leading to a solo by the bass clarinet, then a tutti, and finally the coda. The phrase two measures before the end can also be performed with a growl for an interesting effect.  
In September 2024, the clarinet version was premiered by the “UMD Festival Ensemble” at the “12th Umeda Clarinet Festival.”
(Tohru Kanayama)



Reference music ：

Instrumentation：
Clarinet in Bb 1
Clarinet in Bb 2
Clarinet in Bb 3
Clarinet in Bb 4
Bass Clarinet in Bb