scribd.com/document/952283975/Perseus-score">original score for Perseus or his famous novel ? Perseus - Wind Repertory Project
. The director, Toshio Yasuhara, requested a piece that would highlight the school’s strong singing tradition while focusing on a "dreamy" space-themed subject. This led Yagisawa to the legend of Perseus, whose story is immortalized in the constellations of the night sky. University of Victoria Narrative and Musical Structure perseus satoshi yagisawa pdf
The piece follows a loose programmatic form: scribd
Yagisawa’s other famous works include Machu Picchu , Hymn to the Sun , and The Seventh Night of July . However, (often cataloged under his series of mythological works like Theseus and Prometheus ) remains his most accessible and frequently performed concert opener. The composer himself has stated that he wanted to capture the "thunderous birth" of a hero, moving from chaotic battle to triumphant victory. This led Yagisawa to the legend of Perseus,
Yagisawa’s "Perseus" is primarily inspired by the legend of the demigod Perseus, the son of Zeus, and his perilous mission to slay the Gorgon Medusa. The composer has specifically noted that his creative vision was influenced by the 1981 film Clash of the Titans , which dramatized Perseus’s journey to save Princess Andromeda from the sea monster Kraken. This cinematic influence is evident in the music's structure, which mirrors a film score in its use of recurring motifs and high-stakes tension. Musical Structure and Atmosphere
Grade 3–4 (intermediate to advanced) Instrumentation: Standard concert band (piccolo, flutes, oboes, bassoons, clarinets, saxophones, trumpets, horns, trombones, euphonium, tuba, and percussion)
