The Blessing Bell of St. Patrick
For Violin and Piano
Summary
| Original Title | The Blessing Bell of St. Patrick / For Violin and Piano |
| Original work | The blessing bell of St. Patrick |
| Composer | Masakazu Shiokawa |
| Arranger | Masakazu Shiokawa |
| Year of Arrangement | December 2025 |
| Instrumentation | Violin, Piano |
| Duration | approx. 6 minutes |
| Sheet Music Publisher | LesClefsOffice co.,Ltd. |
| Copyright Management | LesClefsOffice co.,Ltd. |
Work Description
This piece is an arrangement based on the original solo piano work.
It is a set of variations consisting of a theme, five variations, and a finale.
The work was originally written for a piano performance at a wedding reception. The venue was exceptionally elegant, so I composed the piece around the architectural concept behind the building’s design.
With a performance time of approximately five minutes, the music carries a solemn, sacred, and celebratory atmosphere—perfectly suited for a wedding. While maintaining classical form and character, the piece incorporates many popular-style chords, giving it a memorable and accessible quality. Personally, I feel it turned out to be one of my better works.
Its brilliant character suits the violin beautifully, and the part includes many virtuosic passages—ideal for advanced players.
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