Greetings, global mando-friends.
I am delighted to share the exciting news that the Sapporo Plectrum Ensemble will premiere Under the Northern Star, a work I have written expressly for them, at a concert celebrating the orchestra's 80th anniversary on September 28th of this year at the Sapporo Kitara Concert Hall. There will also be further performances in 2020.
This is a significant landmark in my composing career because, while I have had several works performed in Japan and/or by Japanese musicians, this is the first time that I am writing a new work expressly for a Japanese plectrum ensemble. As you know, those are often quite large and wonderful orchestras of fine, serious, dedicated musicians.
I hope the audiences share my excitement...
Cheers to the rich mandolin culture of Japan!
Victor
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