snow day (2022), by Ryan Suleiman

Performed by Sakurako Kanemitsu as part of her Graduating Student Recital requirement at Longy School of Music of Bard College.
Program note from the composer:
"The beginning of a blizzard is just a few tiny, delicate snowflakes floating down from the sky, like nothing. Then slowly, incrementally, there is an accumulation. After a few hours, visibility is zero. Finally, when you can see again, the world is covered in a pristine blanket of white. This gradual process captivated me as I worked on this piece.
Many thanks for the collaboration of Sakurako Kanemitsu, who premiered the piece and offered critical feedback during the creative process."

[@reiroll5]

Beautiful piece! It’s evocative of a scenery spun with delicacy and finesse, simultaneously exposing the listener to the calm sounds of nature and the complexities heard in a concert hall.

[@reiroll5]

That weird writing was above my pay grade. Sorry. Should have just said: I really enjoyed it, bravo!

[@sakurakopiano]

Haha thank you Rei!! Both comments 😊