Navis Orchestral Winds vol.6

We want to challenge difficult and masterpieces of brass band music that are rarely performed.
This brass band concert was planned mainly by university students in Fukuoka who share this desire.
The main piece this time is "Harrison's Dream.

Harrison's Dream" is a brass band piece composed by British composer Peter Graham in 2000, depicting the hardships and passion of John Harrison, an 18th century watchmaker, in developing a precision chronometer (nautical clock) for the safety of navigation. The work depicts the hardships and passion of John Harrison, an 18th century watchmaker, as he developed a precision chronometer (nautical clock) for the safety of navigation.

The piece expresses his passion, suffering, and success through music. The beginning of the piece symbolizes the ticking of the clock, and the melody is elaborate yet emotional. The rapid tempo section depicts Harrison's struggles and difficulties, while the intense rhythms and dissonances create tension.
In the middle section, the melody is gentle and beautiful, and his dreams and hopes are expressed.
Toward the end, the music gradually grows in grandeur and concludes strongly, expressing how his efforts are bearing fruit.

This piece is known to be extremely difficult to play. There are many fast-paced passages and irregular rhythms, requiring both technical precision and expressive power. The piece was first performed as an assignment for the British Open Brass Band Championships in 2000, and a brass band version was subsequently arranged. It is a masterpiece that combines technical elements and drama, and continues to be performed around the world.

Other works include "Dance Folâtre," a masterpiece by American composer Claude Thomas Smith in his final years, "Afferoche" by General Ko Chang, which depicts love and wildness, and "'Mysterious Flower'" by Kyoshi Yagisawa based on the masterpiece by French symbolist painter Gustave Moreau. -The program will also include a performance of "To Gustave Moreau" by Kyoshi Yagisawa, based on a masterpiece by French Symbolist painter Gustave Moreau.


Navis Orchestral Winds vol.6

Saturday, March 8, 2025
Doors open 14:30 / Concert begins 15:00

Onojo Madokopia Main Hall
Admission free

Gorgeous Dances / C.T. Smith
Affeloce / Chang-Shang Koh
The Mysterious Flower - On Gustave Moreau / Kyoshi Yagisawa
Harrison's Dream / P. Grayham