GUARDIANS OF THE WORLD
Guardian Of The World • Brothers • Guardian Of The Motherland • Legend Of Ashitaka • Last Agni Kai • The Avatar State • Avatar Main Theme
Composed by Michiru Ōshima, Joe Hisaishi, Jeremy Zuckerman, Benjamin Wynn
Arranged and orchestrated by Matthew Van Driel
for solo erhu & orchestra (piccolo, flute, clarinet, horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba, timpani, percussion, violin, viola, cello, bass)
Program Note:
Three fantastical journeys, and one goal, to bring balance back to the world. ‘Guardians Of The World’ is a medley of cues from two Japanese animes – the television show ‘Fullmetal Alchemist,’ and the film ‘Princess Mononoke’ – as well as the American animated television series ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender.’ The young heroes in these stories encounter many hopes, hardships, triumphs, and losses which are reflected in the selections chosen to create this medley. They, each in their own right, are ‘Guardians of the World.’
CONCERTS
GALLERY
Media Music Concert
GUARDIANS OF THE WORLD 世界守護神
Legend Of Ashitaka • The Encounter • Leaves From The Vine • Flameos • Last Agni Kai • The Avatar State • Avatar Main Theme
Composed by Joe Hisaishi, Jeremy Zuckerman, Benjamin Wynn
Arranged and orchestrated by Matthew Van Driel
for Chinese orchestra (qudi, soprano & alto sheng, soprano suona, yangqin, liuqin, pipa, zhongruan, daruan, guzheng, timpani, percussion, gaohu, erhu, zhonghu, cello, bass)
Program Note:
Two fantastical journeys, and one goal, to bring balance back to the world. Originally for western orchestra, ‘Guardians Of The World 世界守護神’ takes different selections from the Japanese animated film ‘Princess Mononoke,’ and the American animated television series ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender.’ The young heroes in these stories encounter many hopes, hardships, triumphs, and losses which are reflected in the selections chosen to create this medley. They, each in their own right, are ‘Guardians of the World.’
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GALLERY
Boundless Songs Of Love
Toronto2HongKong ~ Music Among Friends
TCO MINI #4
KORRA PART 1: AIR & SPIRITS 柯拉第一章: 氣和神靈
Fresh Air • Being Patient • Before • The Dark Spirits Attack • Unavaatu • Jinora’s Light • Avatar Spirit Rebirth
Composed by Jeremy Zuckerman
Arranged and orchestrated by Matthew Van Driel
for Chinese orchestra (qudi, soprano & alto sheng, yangqin, liuqin, pipa, zhongruan, daruan, timpani, percussion, gaohu, erhu, zhonghu, cello, bass)
Program Note:
A sequel to ‘Guardians Of The World 世界守護神,’ this piece takes selections from the first two seasons of the American animated television show ‘The Legend Of Korra,’ itself a sequel to the show ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender.’ The two seasons, ‘Air’ and ‘Spirits,’ bring our new Avatar into unfamiliar and uncharted territory, which is reflected in the music. Darker and stranger, but at times also familiar, and reflective of what came before.
CONCERTS
GALLERY
TCO MINI #4
KORRA PART 2: CHANGE & BALANCE
Composed by Jeremy Zuckerman
Arranged and orchestrated by Matthew Van Driel
for Chinese orchestra (est. 2021)