Jon Washburn Choral Series-Jon Washburn has crafted a lush and dramatic setting ...(+)
Jon Washburn Choral Series-Jon Washburn has crafted a lush and dramatic setting of this traditional Japanese folksong. Using the choir as a traditional Japanese stringed folk instrument Washburn sets the mood with a gentle vocal accompaniment fora soprano solo. Soon the dynamics swell and the full sense of spring and the wonder of nature explode with vocal intensity painting the picture of the arrival of spring.
Japanese Lullaby-This Japanese lullaby is a traditional song sung by girls far a...(+)
Japanese Lullaby-This Japanese lullaby is a traditional song sung by girls far away from home as they worked as nannies in upper class households. The gentle sounds of flute and wind chimes support the plaintive quality of the melody presented in canon and simple harmonization over the arpeggios in the piano or optional marimba accompaniment.
