Modartt user forum - Sakura (Cherry Blossoms), from Nippon Gakufu - arr. Dittrich (1894)

Re: Sakura (Cherry Blossoms), from Nippon Gakufu - arr. Dittrich (1894)

null@example.com (Stephen_Doonan) — Wed, 01 Mar 2017 23:33:06 +0000

Beautiful piece and performance. Thank you.

Re: Sakura (Cherry Blossoms), from Nippon Gakufu - arr. Dittrich (1894)

null@example.com (kalospiano) — Wed, 08 Feb 2017 23:28:11 +0000

yeah, I think it's a nice piece.
It's not overly complicated, but it's not the Faber either

Re: Sakura (Cherry Blossoms), from Nippon Gakufu - arr. Dittrich (1894)

null@example.com (dklein) — Tue, 07 Feb 2017 10:30:39 +0000

Since the only time I have come across this tune is on page 86 of the Faber Adult Piano Book 2, it was cool to hear a more detailed version ( or at least it sounds that way ). as well as with the accompaniment of photos from contemporary Japan.

Sakura (Cherry Blossoms), from Nippon Gakufu - arr. Dittrich (1894)

null@example.com (kalospiano) — Mon, 06 Feb 2017 22:37:11 +0000

Hello,

I'm playing here a traditional Japanese song in the piano version arranged by Rudolf Dittrich.

There are other more modern versions around Youtube but I've never managed to find this one, which I believe keeps more intact the Eastern sound.

I'm taking quite a lot of liberty as regards to the tempo. The original version is faster, but I believe a slower pace, especially in certain sections (like the beginning) gives the music a more solemn feel.

I'm also using an old J. Schantz model in Pianoteq instead of the D4 I normally use, as I believe it sounds even more oriental with this string-y timbre, closer to an harpsichord, or, why not, a Japanese instrument like the Koto.

Please let me know what you think about it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9Ze1gM_01M

Cheers!