Sinfonietta rosarium / Ken'ichi Masakado [Concert Band (Wind Band)]

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Sinfonietta rosarium
Composed by Ken'ichi Masakado

Duration：8'00"

Publisher：Golden Hearts Publications（ONSA）

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Program notes:

Composed in August 2024, commissioned by the Hakata Wind Orchestra (Fukuoka, Japan). It premiered on March 15, 2025, , as the commemorative piece for the orchestra's 30th regular concert.
The title “Rosarium” is taken from the orchestra's logo, a rosary, a crown of roses.
The motive presented at the beginning (the composer calls it “Rosary Motive”) consists of five notes, and the fifth note goes flexibly in various directions, but is repeated (relentlessly) as if it were Beethoven's “Fifth Symphony,” while almost maintaining the pitch-related rhythm of each note. This repetition expresses the unwavering passion for music since the foundation of the orchestra. Entering the “development section,” the “Rosary Motive” moves freely in rhythm while maintaining the pitch relationship of each note, and eventually produces a beautiful melody. After that, the piece moves forward from the “Recapitulation” to the “Closing” section, where the “Rosary Motive” closes with a strong and unwavering will.
(Duration: approx. 8 minutes)
（Ken’ichi Masakado）

Reference music：

Instrumentation：
Piccolo
Flute 1
Flute 2
Oboe
Bassoon
Clarinet in Eb
Clarinet in Bb 1
Clarinet in Bb 2
Clarinet in Bb 3
Alto Clarinet in Eb
Bass Clarinet
Alto Saxophone in Eb 1
Alto Saxophone in Eb 2
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone
Horn in F 1&2
Horn in F 3&4
Trumpet in Bb 1
Trumpet in Bb 2
Trumpet in Bb 3
Trombone 1
Trombone 2
Trombone 3 (Bass Trombone)
Euphonium
Basses (div.)
Double Bass
Timpani
Snare Drum
Bass Drum
Crash Cymbals 
Suspended Cymbal
Glockenspiel
Tambourine
Triangle