''Sakura'' by World Youth Choir 2008 @ Xinghai Concert Hall, Guangzhou, China скачать в хорошем качестве

''Sakura'' by World Youth Choir 2008 @ Xinghai Concert Hall, Guangzhou, China

© The Foundation World Youth Choir, all rights reserved. Other rights: Hong Kong Treble Choirs' Association. Any resemblance with a third party content is accidental and does not affect the rights to this recording. Performer: World Youth Choir, 2008 session in PRO China (Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Macau) Piece: Sakura (also known as Cherry blossoms) Composer: Japanese traditional Arrangement: Toru Takemitsu, Japan Conductor: Dr. Hak Won Yoon, South Korea Recorded in the Guangzhou concert hall "Sakura", is a traditional Japanese folk song depicting spring, the season of cherry blossoms. Contrary to popular belief, the song did not originate in ancient times; it was a popular, urban melody of the Edo period. The song has been popular since the Meiji period. It is often sung in international settings as a song representative of Japan. Cherry blossoms, cherry blossoms, In fields and villages As far as you can see. Is it a mist, or clouds? Fragrant in the morning sun. Cherry blossoms, cherry blossoms, Flowers in full bloom. Cherry blossoms, cherry blossoms, Across the spring sky, As far as you can see. Is it a mist, or clouds? Fragrant in the air. Come now, come now, Let's look, at last! The World Youth Choir session 2008 was held in China thanks to the cooperation between the Foundation World Youth Choir and the Hong Kong Treble Choirs' Association, Hong Kong. www.worldyouthchoir.org www.hktreblechoir.com/home/en/ For full documentary on 2008 session in China please visit http://vimeo.com/19824692