COMPOSITION
To set an example for my composition students, I do like to point them to pieces I composed, but also talk to them about the story, what worked and what didn't and why things were orchestrated the way they were.
A CONCERTO IN CRAYON
Tells the story of my nephew Kai as he draws a simple sketch and lets his imagination run wild... sailing across the sea, fighting pirates slaying a dragon and ultimately, saving the girl
PICTURES AT AN EXHIBITION
This arrangement was done for the Los Angeles Inception Orchestra concert September 28, 2019 for the group of performing mentors. It combines the piano score with violin, cello, clarinet, percussion, tympani, harp, electric cello and acoustic guitar.
PLEASE NOTE
This mock-up was generated with Note Performer software.
PIANO RHAPSODY
Recorded in 2024. Akira Nakano, Piano. Gayle Levant, Producer. Jonathan Allentoff, Conductor
HP Rescore
Done for educational purposes only under the Fair Use Clause.
NORWOOD
This is a film score written (by hand) for 13 musicians done when I was 19. It amounts to under 15 minutes of music, but it is a good inspiration for our Inception Orchestra composers.
THE NORWOOD AFFAIR
In 2013, I had the opportunity to re-arrange Norwood for full orchestra.
COLD OPEN
The opening of a concert mixing variations on "Chopsticks" with themes from various pieces performed throughout the evening... with a not so grand entrance.
PLEASE NOTE
Full orchestra recordings were with the Dream Orchestra in 2013. Daniel Suk, Conductor
© 2024 by Akira Nakano