Sarusuberi
| Date Composed: | 2010 |
| Composer: | Aki Takahashi |
| Arrangement: | Aki Takahashi |
| Premiere Performance: | November 5, 2010 – Fleck Dance Theatre |
| Recording Title: | Iroha Live Concert DVD |
For 100 days, Crape Myrtle continues to blossom through summer until autumn; thus it is named “100 Days Crimson” – SARUSUBERI. Its crimson colour is strikingly beautiful against the blue summer sky.
With shining radiance, SARUSUBERI blooms under a blazing sun. As old bulbs fall, new flowers burst forth with fiery passion. Like a bustling festival, this flower seems to bloom continuously for 100 days from summer to fall.
I am not the only one who looks forward to this festival that occurs just once a year.