Primula
Joy to the Spring
by Yukiko Nishimura
String Orchestra - Sheet Music

Orchestra Cello, Contrabass, Harp, Piano, Viola, Violin 1, Violin 2, Violin 3 - Grade 2

SKU: CF.YAS140

Joy to the Spring. Composed by Yukiko Nishimura. Young String Orchestra. Set of Score and Parts. With Standard notation. 16+16+4+10+10+5+3+2+12 pages. Duration 3 minutes, 28 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #YAS140. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.YAS140).

ISBN 9780825899034. UPC: 798408099039. 9x12 inches. Key: D major.

Fresh, flowing, and beautiful best describe this new composition from Yukiko Nishimura. She sets out to express the feeling of joy at the coming of spring. The piece is lush, then light, introspective then happy. It takes the listener on such a wonderful journey. Everyone will enjoy this remarkable piece.
A primula is a flower that blooms in the spring. I was inspired by this dainty little flower to compose a piece with a fresh and bright atmosphere. I tried to make the music easy to play, yet strove to compose a string sound with thick harmonies. I hope that the young players in the orchestra will feel and experience the sounds and vibrations of these harmonies even if they play only one part. By special request I included an optional part for the harp in this piece. It is my hope that the harp’s sound will project a sensation of a unique, but familiar smell of spring. This piece was commissioned by the Symphonetta Strings of the Northern Ohio Youth Orchestra in celebration of their 45th anniversary.