Original Compositions: Six Japanese Poems

Six Japanese Songs for Soprano and Piano

Six Japanese Poems utilizes short Japanese texts translated into English. The work is composed in a style that is something of a departure from what I generally write. They are what might be termed neo-impressionist. Almost onomatopoeic, they represent my attempt at writing “nature music” and seek to capture the essence of the haiku — short, fleeting images impressed upon the listener’s consciousness. It is published by Wolfhead Music, and the score may be viewed at the American Music Center website. (Note that the Scorch plug-in is required for viewing the scores.)

  I. “Asuka” (1:09)

  II. “Two Butterflies” (:35)

  III. “Waiting” (1:10)

  IV. “Mirror-pond of Stars” (2:49)

  V. “Young Frogs” (1:00)

  VI. “Sadness” (2:02)

  Copyright © 2003 by John Craton

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Six Japanese Songs for Soprano and Piano
Six Japanese Poems utilizes short Japanese texts translated into English. The work is composed in a style that is something of a departure from what I generally write. They are what might be termed neo-impressionist. Almost onomatopoeic, they represent my attempt at writing “nature music” and seek to capture the essence of the haiku — short, fleeting images impressed upon the listener’s consciousness. It is published by Wolfhead Music, and the score may be viewed at the American Music Center website. (Note that the Scorch plug-in is required for viewing the scores.)
	I. “Asuka” (1:09)
	II. “Two Butterflies” (:35)
	III. “Waiting” (1:10)
	IV. “Mirror-pond of Stars” (2:49)
	V. “Young Frogs” (1:00)
	VI. “Sadness” (2:02)

	Copyright © 2003 by John Craton