Araumi

Araumi

Date Composed:2001
Composer:Kiyoshi Nagata
Arrangement:Kiyoshi Nagata
Premiere Performance:August 19, 2002 – Kingston Grand Theatre
Recording Title:Koku CD

The haunting sound of the shinobue accompanied by the O-Daiko and rei (Buddhist bell) begins this piece representing the calm before the storm. The frantic playing of the high-pitched shime daiko, interspersed with deep drumbeats portrays the stormy sea in full force.