A unique and versatile cello quintet, hailed as “brilliant” and “superb” by Mark Swed in the Los Angeles Times, the SAKURA Cello Quintet draws from the rich heritage of a repertoire that spans eight centuries, with a commitment to opening new vistas of beauty and expression by showcasing the great warmth and scope of five cellos. SAKURA explores great music of the past through dazzling arrangements that offer fresh perspectives on familiar notes, and continually expands the five-cello repertoire into the future by commissioning new works. In the tradition of the great chamber ensembles, the quintet distills its interpretations through time, reveling in the pure sonic pleasure of a unified and colorful sound. Its name honors the great mentor and artist Ralph Kirshbaum, with whom all five members studied: "sakura" (桜) (Japanese) and "Kirschbaum" (German) have the same meaning: “cherry tree”, an organism whose flowers have five petals.
Thanks for the kind words! We hope to publish Spain soon. Meanwhile, do check out our other available arrangements at ascendamusic.com/string-catalog/.
The performance and the arrangement are both wonderful and excellent! It's unfortunate that the Cha-Cha didn't make the final cut, though, I would have loved to hear you play it!
Hi! I am a cellist, and I really liked this arrangement. I would love to play this with my group, although I dont find any sheet anywhere. Could you provide any for us, then we can buy it? Thank you in advance!
Have you ever considered putting your music on Spotify or another streaming platform? The compositions are very beautiful and I wish there was an easier way to listen. Much love from New York!
I always wanted to have the Erlkönig as a villain in my DnD campaign. Now I have a theme song haha ! Thank you. Wonderfull arrangement and interpretation.