Odorata Suite for Xylophone and Piano

Shoichi Takayashiki

General Info

Year: 2025
Publisher: Hibusuma Music Tokyo
Difficulty: 00:13:00
Duration: Elementary
Cost

Instrumentation

1.March
2.Waltz
3.Cradle song
4.Parade

Description

Odorata Suite is originally four separate song that Shoichi Takayashi composed for xylophone in 2011-2014. The four original songs are Odorata March, Odorata Waltz, Odorata's Lullaby nad Odorata Parade! This suite, compiled by Shoichi Takayashi, is a collection of pieces that capture the charm of Takayashiki's early works.

1. March: A march that begins with a lively fanfare played on a xylophone solo. The main section is in 2/4 time, C major, Allegretto con anima.

2. Waltz: 3/4 time, Fdur, Allegro con grazia. A gentle and elegant waltz. You can cut out the repetitions.

3. Cradle song: A literal translation would be "cradle song" or "lullaby." It begins with an impressive piano prelude, followed by a simple melody played on a xylophone. It's quite a lively lullaby. I think it would be good to play it not only on the xylophone, but also on instruments like the violin or flute. Personally, I really like the piano part; it's very well done. The main section is in 2/4 time, B major, Lento.

4. Parade: This killer tune often serves as the closing number at odorata's concerts. Pop and catchy. The ending is quite elaborately made. If I may say so myself, it's quite witty.