In the Shadows of the Cherry-Tree op. 79/2, for 2 flutes (also Piccolo), violin, viola, cello and harpsichord, Score and parts

The short blossom period of the cherry tree symbolizes in an ideal way beauty and transitoriness. In this work, the composer connects traditional Japanese music, namely the famous SAKURA, a Japanese song of cherry blossom, with music from the West (B-A-C-H motif). Even in his instrumentation he tries to unite the European-oriented sextet and the bamboo-like sound of the piccolo flutes - a combination which has a special attraction.