A few photos and music from past trips to Tokyo.
東京の思い出。 Tokyo memories.
So many things to look forward to in the next 3 months.

To receive a new concerto is like starting a new relationship: ambiguous; uncovering mysteries; unfamiliarity moving to intimacy; maintaining your own voice while finding the voice of the other; being careful about comparisons; stretching your limits; finding strength in the fragile.

Thank you, Masatora Goya, for the beautiful "A Summer Long Gone."  

Premier: Tokyo, Feb. 7, 2015

Two of my favorite views.
Ready and excited about the annual move from NYC to Tokyo.

Many little black dots (♪) in the next 3 months.

Premiers to prepare/play: 1 Clarinet/Mandolin Concerto by Kazuyuki Taguchi with the incredible Go Mochizuki; 2 Clarinet Concertos by Masatora Goya and Paul Anthony Romero; 2 Mandolin & clarinet duos; 1 solo clarinet piece; 1 solo hichiriki piece; 7 duos for clarinet & piano; 2 duos for hichirki and piano.  10 Japan premiers of NYC composers' pieces.

And other concerts of new and old!!! music with new and old friends, composers and colleagues.
がんばります.

Looking forward to good times with old friends and meeting new friends !
"はらへった"