Product Description
Written
as part of a cycle of pieces celebrating Japanese mythology, this
solo for unaccompanied baritone sax depicts the goddess Benzaiten. She is the
goddess of everything that flows: water, time, words, speech,
eloquence, music and, by extension, knowledge. In addition, she is
seen as a protector deity of the people and nation of Japan.
Benzaiten is also regarded as bestowing monetary fortune to those she
favors.
To
me, the music for this goddess could not be but gentle serenity, put
best as a lyrical, flowing melodic line. A modified mirror in form,
the pitches are taken from the Hirajoshi scale, traditionally admired
for its bright, supple nature.
Intermediate level, suitable for any occasion. Unaccompanied baritone sax.
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