Sakura (Cherry Blossom) Variations for Cello & Harpsichord
Browse Works
Additional Information
Five variations on the well-known Japanese folk song Sakura (cherry blossom), with Baroque influence.
Neil Heyde cello, Helena Brown harpsichord, Jane Webster narrates.
Images of cherry blossom from the UK, USA , Japan and my garden ― taken by Ben Rector, Albert Tang, Tom Wichser and myself.
This was my very first commission (by Yuriko Ota) after I strained my wrist and had to give up my dream to be a concert pianist but to become a composer instead.
This was recorded for my CD and book "Music is Happiness", with Jane Webster narrating a poem before the music starts. Later it was made into a video called "Sakura Variations" in memory of Helena Brown.
Recordings
Date published
2017
Date recorded
2000 probably
Performers
Neil Heyde cello, Helena Brown harpsichord, Jane Webster narrates
Title
Sakura (Cherry Blossom) Variations YouTube music video
Venue
Music recorded at The Royal Academy of Music. Images from Hyde Hall.