4 seasons of Yosa Buson (2003)

– for harp, violin & optional percussion – 8 min

This piece is composed for the 13th annual Takefu International Music Festival in 2003. It was written in March and April 2003
and premiered on June 15th of the same year in Takefu – Japan. The piece is based on four haiku by the japanese poet and
painter Yosa Buson (1716-1783).

Premiered by Naoko Yoshino – harp and Asako Urushihara – violin.

Commisioned by Takefu Festival, Japan