CONCERTO Works

~ Sho Concerto ~

Sho Concerto (2024)

111/1110/1 perc/strings (minimum size: 2111) + Sho

Commissioned by Birmingham Contemporary Music Group with the support of Ernst von Siemens Music Foundation, Arts Council England and the following individuals through BCMG’s Sound Investment scheme: Samantha Bird John Hess

20min. 
Published by Ricordi Berlin

~ Double Concerto ~

Double Concerto (2024)

solo violin and solo flute(s) + 0111, 1000, strings

Co-commissioned by NTR ZaterdagMatinee, Radio 4's concert series in the Amsterdam Concertgebouw, Ensemble Resonanz,City of Kyoto Symphony Orchestra, and Musikkollegium Winterthur with the support of the Ernst von Siemens Musikstiftung and the Hoepfner-Stiftung

20 min. 
Published by Ricordi Berlin

~ Trumpet Concerto ~

Trumpet Concerto (2023)

solo Trumpet + 2222, 2100, 1perc, strings

Kompositionsauftrag der Stadt Witten für die Wittener Tage für neue Kammermusik 2024

20 min. 
Published by Ricordi Berlin

~ Piano Concertos ~

Akiko's Piano - piano concerto No.4 (2019)

solo Piano + 2222, 2200, 1perc, strings

Commissioned by Hiroshima Symphony Orchestra

20 min. 
Published by Ricordi Berlin

IMPULSE - piano concerto No.3 (2017/2018)

solo Piano + 2222, 2200, 1perc, strings

Co-commissioned by Orchestre Philharmonique de Monte-Carlo, Yomiuri Nippon Symphony Orchestra and Fondation de l’Orchestre de la Suisse Romande

24 min.
Published by Ricordi Berlin

IMPULSE - piano concerto No.3 ENSEMBLE version (2017/2018/2025)

solo Piano + 1111, 1110, 1perc, 11111
24 min.

The ensemble version of IMPULSE was co-commissioned by Ayako Hasegawa and the Kobe City Chamber Orchestra.

The orchestra version of IMPULSE was co-commissioned by Orchestre Philharmonique de Monte-Carlo, Yomiuri Nippon Symphony Orchestra and Fondation de l’Orchestre de la Suisse Romande


- This score is designed to be performed either with a conductor or conducted by the soloist from the piano.
Published by Ricordi Berlin

Diamond Dust - Piano Concerto No.2 (2012)

solo Piano + ensemble (1111, 1110, 1 perc, str: 11111)
20 min.
Published by Ricordi Berlin

Ampere - Piano Concerto No.1 (2008)

solo Piano (doubling toy piano) + 3333, 4331, timp. + 3perc, strings

Commissioned by Philharmonia Orchestra and Nagoya Philharmonic Orchestra

24 min.
Published by Ricordi London

~ Koto Concerto ~

Koto Concerto (ORCHESTRA version) (2020)

solo Koto + 2222, 2200, 1perc, strings

Commissioned by Leo Konno

20 min.
Published by Ricordi Berlin

Koto Concerto (ENSEMBLE version) (2020)

solo Koto + Ensemble (1111, 1110, 1 perc, 1 piano, 11111)

Commissioned by Leo Konno

20 min. 
Published by Ricordi Berlin

Yuri-iro (Koto Concerto No.2) (2019/2022)

~ Shakuhachi Concerto ~

Shakuhachi Concerto (ORCHESTRA version) (2021)

solo Shakuhachi + 2222, 2200, 1perc, strings
24 min.
Published by Ricordi Berlin

photos from World Premiere in Rennes

~ Shamisen Concerto ~

Shamisen Concerto (ORCHESTRA version) (2019)

solo Shamisen + 2222, 2200, 1perc, strings

Co-commissioned by Ayako Hasegawa and Hidejiro Honjoh

20 min. 
Published by Ricordi Berlin

Shamisen Concerto (ENSEMBLE version) (2019)

solo Shamisen + Ensemble (1111, 1110, 1 perc, 1 piano, 11111)

Co-commissioned by Ayako Hasegawa and Hidejiro Honjoh

20 min. 
Published by Ricordi Berlin

~ Cello Concerto ~

Cello Concerto (ORCHESTRA version) (2016/17)

Cello + Orchestra (2122/2110/3perc/1timp/strings)
25 min.

Cello Concerto by Dai Fujikura was created through ICE's First Page commissioning program thanks to the lead support of Andreas Waldburg-Wolfegg

Published by Ricordi Berlin
(there is Cello + Ensemble version. see in For Ensemble section)

Cello Concerto (ENSEMBLE version) (2016)

Cello + Ensemble (1111/1100/1perc/1piano/2101)

Cello Concerto by Dai Fujikura was created through ICE's First Page commissioning program thanks to the lead support of Andreas Waldburg-Wolfegg

25 min.
Published by Ricordi Berlin
(there is Flute + Orchestra version. see in For Orchestra section)

~ Double Bass Concerto ~

Double Bass Concerto (2010)

solo Double Bass + 1Fl, 1Ob, 1Cl, 2hn, 2trp, 2perc, 1p.f., 1harp, strings (3Vln, 2Vla)
25 min.
Published by Ricordi Berlin

~ Viola Concerto ~

Wayfinder - Viola Concerto (ORCHESTRA version) (2020)

solo Viola + 2222, 2200, 1perc, strings

Commissioned by Anne Leilehua Lanzilotti with the generous support of Elizabeth & Justus Schlichting

20 min. 
Published by Ricordi Berlin

Wayfinder - Viola Concerto (ensemble version) (2020)

Viola + ensemble (1111/1100/1perc/2011)

Commissioned by Anne Leilehua Lanzilotti with the generous support of Elizabeth & Justus Schlichting

20 min. 
Published by Ricordi Berlin

~ Guitar Concerto ~

abandoned time (2004 rev. 2006)

for rock guitar and ensemble [1 Flute (doubling Piccolo), 1 Clarinet (in B-flat), 1 Piano, 1 Percussionist, 1 Violin, 1 Viola, 1 Cello, 1 Double Bass]

Commissioned by KANAGAWA ARTS FOUNDATION
Written for ensemble “Nomad” for the 30th anniversary of the Kanagawa concert hall.

10 min.
Published by Ricordi London

SCOREBUY RECORDINGprogramme note

~ Flute Concerto ~

Flute Concerto (ORCHESTRA version) (2015)

Flute (doubleing Contrabass Flute or Bass Flute) + Orchestra (1122/2110/3perc/1timp/STRINGS)

Nagoya Philharmonic Orchestra and The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra

18 min.
Published by Ricordi Berlin
(there is Flute + Ensemble version. see in For Ensemble section)

Flute Concerto (ENSEMBLE version) (2015)

Flute (doubleing Contrabass Flute or Bass Flute) + Ensemble (0121/1100/1perc/1piano/2111)

Nagoya Philharmonic Orchestra and The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra

18 min.
Published by Ricordi Berlin
(there is Flute + Orchestra version. see in For Orchestra section)

~ Traverso Flute Concerto ~

Green Tea Concerto (2021)
- Traverso Flute Concerto 

for solo Traverso Flute + Strings (baroque strings) + Harpsichord (+Theorbo) 

Co-Commissioned by B‘Rock Orchestra / Kirishima International Music Festival

18 min.
Published by Ricordi Berlin

It can be played on modern instruments
for solo Flute + Strings + Harpsichord (+Theorbo) 
18 min.
Published by Ricordi Berlin

programme note

~ Horn Concertos ~

Horn Concerto No.2 (2016)

Horn + Orchestra (2222/2200/1 perc/Strings)

Commission by Nobuaki Fukukawa

21 min.
Published by Ricordi Berlin

Horn Concerto No.2 (ENSEMBLE version) (2018)

Horn + Ensemble (1111/0000/1perc/1piano/2111)

Commission by Nobuaki Fukukawa

18 min.
Published by Ricordi Berlin
(there is Horn + Orchestra version. see in For Orchestra section)

wave embraced (2006) - Horn Concerto No1 - 

for Horn and ensemble [fl. ob. bcl. bsn. trp. trb. 2perc. pf. 2vln. vla. vc. db.]

Commissioned by BIT20 Ensemble

14 min.
Published by Ricordi London

~ Recorder Concerto ~

Recorder Concerto (2010)

solo Recorder (tenor, sopranino, bassett in F) + strings (4,4,4,2,1)

Commissioned by the funds supported by Kunststiftung NRW

14 min.
Published by Ricordi Berlin

Documentary on Recorder Concerto (by Bamberg Symphony Orchestra)

~ Bassoon Concerto ~

Bassoon Concerto (2012)

solo Bassoon + orchestra (3332, 4331, timp. 3 perc., celesta, strings)

Commissioned by Suntory Foundation Tokyo

25 min.
Published by Ricordi Berlin

~ Tuba Concerto ~

Tuba Concerto (wind orchestra version) (2016/2017)

TUBA + wind orchestra (2fl/piccolo, 1alto fl, 1ob, 2cl, 1bass cl, 1bn, 4horns, 2piccolo trumpets, 2 trumpets, 3trombones)
15 min.
Published by Ricordi Berlin

Tuba Concerto (Ensemble version) (2016/2017, 2022)

TUBA + ensemble (1111, 1110, 1 perc, 1 piano, 11111)

Ensemble version of Tuba Concerto was commissioned by Shinya Hashimoto

15 min. 
Published by Ricordi Berlin

~ Trombone Concerto ~

Trombone Concerto (Vast Ocean II) (2005/2023)

solo trb + 2222,2200,1perc, strings

commissioned by Hiroshima Symphony Orchestra

20 min.
Published by Ricordi Berlin

Vast Ocean (2005)

solo trb + 2222,2200. pf, 2perc, strings with live electronics

Commissioned by SWR für Donaueschinger Musiktage


20 min.
Published by Ricordi London

~ Symphony Concertante ~

Mina (2011/2012)

5 soloists (fl. ob. cl. bn. perc.) + orchestra (2222, 2200, timp. strings)

Co-commissioned by ICE Ensemble, Seattle Symphony, Bamberger Symphoniker, Nagoya Symphony

15 min.
Published by Ricordi Berlin

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