For ENSEMBLE:

Ritual (2024/2025)

(In Memoriam Pierre Boulez)

for orchestra and electronics

Co-commissioned by commissioned by Lucerne Festival and IRCAM-Centre Pompidou, with the support of the Foundation Pierre Boulez, Hong Kong Sinfonietta, and Pacific Philharmonia Tokyo

2.2.2.2./2.2.2.0/STRINGS

Strings: (Minimum: 2, 1, 2, 2, 1) – This piece can also be performed by an orchestral string section (e.g., 14, 12, 10, 8, 6.
16 min.

- exclusive condition applies
Published by Ricordi Berlin

Sho Concerto (2024)

111/1110/1 perc/strings (minimum size: 2111) + Sho

Commissioned by Birmingham Contemporary Music Group with the support of Ernst von Siemens Music Foundation, Arts Council England and the individuals through BCMG’s Sound Investment scheme

20min. 
Published by Ricordi Berlin

Green Tea Concerto (2021)
- Traverso Flute Concerto 

for solo Traverso Flute + Strings (baroque strings) + Harpsichord (+Theorbo) 

Co-Commissioned by B‘Rock Orchestra / Kirishima International Music Festival

18 min.
Published by Ricordi Berlin

It can be played on modern instruments
for solo Flute + Strings + Harpsichord (+Theorbo) 
18 min.
Published by Ricordi Berlin

programme note

Bliss (2021)

for Sheng, Daegeum, Koto, Violin, Viola, Cello and Double Bass

commissioned by Via nova – zeitgenössische Musik in Thüringen e.V., funded by the Ernst von Siemens Music Foundation

12 min. 
Published by Ricordi Berlin

Koto Concerto (ENSEMBLE version) (2020)

solo Koto + Ensemble (1111, 1110, 1 perc, 1 piano, 11111)

Commissioned by Leo Konno

20 min. 
Published by Ricordi Berlin

Wayfinder - Viola Concerto (ensemble version) (2020)

Viola + ensemble (1111/1100/1perc/2011)

Commissioned by Anne Leilehua Lanzilotti with the generous support of Elizabeth & Justus Schlichting

20 min.
Published by Ricordi Berlin

Midday Silence (2020)

for 4 mixed voices, flute, clarinet and string quartet

and also

for 4 mixed voices or choir, flute, clarinet and string orchestra version
text by Harry Ross)
Published by the composer
4 min.

Gliding Wings (2019)

for 2 Clarinets and Strings (or soli strings: 10111)

Gliding Wings was commissioned by Miller Theatre at Columbia University and The International Contemporary Ensemble, with lead support from Oscar Gerardo.

11 min.
Published by Ricordi Berlin

Sounding Seven Senses (2019)

Ensemble (and a dancer) 

Commissioned by The COI Site, Tokyo University of the Arts

25 min. (details, contact composer's agent)
Published by Ricordi Berlin

Shamisen Concerto (ENSEMBLE version) (2019)

solo Shamisen + Ensemble (1111, 1110, 1 perc, 1 piano, 11111)

Co-commissioned by Ayako Hasegawa and Hidejiro Honjoh

20 min. 
Published by Ricordi Berlin

Horn Concerto No.2 (ENSEMBLE version) (2018)

Horn + Ensemble (1111/0000/1perc/1piano/2111)

Commissioned by Nobuaki Fukukawa

18 min. 
Published by Ricordi Berlin
(there is Horn + Orchestra version. see in For Orchestra section)

My letter to the World (ENSEMBLE version) (2012/2014/2018)

(text by Emily Dickinson and William Blake - available both in English and Japanese versions)
Baritone + Ensemble (0110/0000/1 perc/1 piano/11111 )

and

Soprano + Ensemble (0110/0000/1 perc/1 piano/11111 )

“my letter to the world” for baritone and ensemble version was commissioned by Ensemble NOMAD.

12 min.
Published by Ricordi Berlin
(there is Baritone + Orchestra version, Baritone + Piano version, Soprano + Orchestra version and Soprano + Piano version . see in For Orchestra section and For Voices section)

Flute Concerto (ENSEMBLE version) (2015)

Flute (doubleing Contrabass Flute or Bass Flute) + Ensemble (0121/1100/1perc/1piano/2111)

Co-commissioned by Nagoya Philharmonic Orchestra and The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra

18 min.
Published by Ricordi Berlin
(there is Flute + Orchestra version. see in For Orchestra section)

Cello Concerto (ENSEMBLE version) (2016)

Cello + Ensemble (1111/1100/1perc/1piano/2101)

Cello Concerto by Dai Fujikura was created through ICE's First Page commissioning program thanks to the lead support of Andreas Waldburg-Wolfegg

25 min.
Published by Ricordi Berlin
(there is Flute + Orchestra version. see in For Orchestra section)

infinite string (2014)

strings (minimum: 6,6,4,3,1)

Commissioned by the New York Philharmonic, Alan Gilbert, Music Director. Co-commissioned by NHK Symphony Orchestra and Ensemble Resonanz

15 min.
Published by Ricordi Berlin

Diamond Dust - Piano Concerto No.2 (2012)

solo Piano + ensemble (1111, 1110, 1 perc, str: 11111)

Commissioned by Ellen Ugelvik with funding from Arts Council Norway Co-commissioned by Casa da Música

20 min.
Published by Ricordi Berlin

my butterflies (2012)

wind orchestra (2fl/piccolo, 1alto fl, 1ob, 2cl, 1bass cl, 1bn, 4horns, 2piccolo trumpets, 2 trumpets, 3trombones, 1tuba)

Co-commissioned by the DePaul University School of Music (in honour of its centennial) and Tokyo Kosei Wind Orchestra

12 min.
Published by Ricordi Berlin

Tuba Concerto (2016/2017)

TUBA + wind orchestra (2fl/piccolo, 1alto fl, 1ob, 2cl, 1bass cl, 1bn, 4horns, 2piccolo trumpets, 2 trumpets, 3trombones)
15 min.
Published by Ricordi Berlin

Tuba Concerto (Ensemble version) (2016/2017, 2022)

TUBA + ensemble (1111, 1110, 1 perc, 1 piano, 11111)

Ensemble version of Tuba Concerto was commissioned by Shinya Hashimoto

15 min. 
Published by Ricordi Berlin

Grasping (2011)

strings (6,5,4,3,1)

Commissioned by Münchener Kammerorchester

15 min.
Published by Ricordi Berlin

Double Bass Concerto (2010)

solo Double Bass + 1Fl, 1Ob, 1Cl, 2hn, 2trp, 2perc, 1p.f., 1harp, strings (3Vln, 2Vla)

Commissioned by the London Sinfonietta with generous support from the London Sinfonietta Commissioning Circle and The RVW Trust

25 min.
Published by Ricordi Berlin

Recorder Concerto (2010)

solo Recorder (tenor, sopranino, bassett in F) + strings (4,4,4,2,1)

Commissioned by the funds supported by Kunststiftung NRW

14 min.
Published by Ricordi Berlin

Documentary on Recorder Concerto (by Bamberg Symphony Orchestra)

ice (2009/2010)

2Fl, 1Ob, 1Cl, 1Bn, 1perc, 1guitar, strings (1Vln, 1Vla, 1Vc, 1D.B.)

Co-commissioned by the Barlow Endowment for Music Composition at Brigham Young University and the International Contemporary Ensemble (ICE)

20 min.
Published by Ricordi Berlin

programme noteSCOREBUY RECORDING

Mirrors (2009)

6 cellos version
12 cellos version

Commissioned for the MusicNOW series in honor of the 85th birthday of Pierre Boulez, Chicago Symphony Orchestra Helen Regenstein Conductor Emeritus

12min.
Published by Ricordi Berlin

...as I am... (2007)

(text by Harry Ross)
mezzo soprano + 2232, 2221, pf, hp, 3perc, strings (3Vln, 2Vla, 2Vc, 1D.B.)

Commissioned by Ensemble InterContemporain

22 min.
Published by Ricordi London

the whole piece:

Fifth Station (2003-2004, revised 2008)

for alto flute, bass clarinet, trumpet, horn, trombone, 2 violins,
1 viola, 1 cello and 1 Double Bass.

Composed during participation in the London Sinfonietta's Blue Touch Paper scheme for composers, with generous funding from the Gulbenkian Foundation, PRS Foundation and Michael Vyner Trust.

15 min.
Published by Ricordi London

secret forest (2008)

for fl. ob. cl. bn./2 hn. 1 trp. 1 trb / soli strings (4,2,2,1)

Co-Commissioned by Kioi Hall and Izumi Hall

17 min.
Published by Ricordi London

code 80 (2005)

1 flute(piccolo), 1 oboe, 1 clarinet, 1 bassoon / 1 horn, 1 trumpet, 1 trombone,/ 2 percussionists./1pf/ 2 violin, 1 viola, 1 cello, 1 Double Bass

commissioned by Ensemble Intercontemporain

4 min.
Published by Ricordi London

Vanishing Point (2004, rev. 2006)

for flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, 4 Percussionists, Piano, Harp, 2 Violins, 1 Viola, 1 Cello, 1 Double Bass

Commissioned by Ensemble Modern. First performance: Ensemble Modern

10 min.
Published by Ricordi London

Phantom Pulse (2006)

for 12 percussion players (layout, instruments, please contact RICORDI London)

Phantom Pulse was commissioned by LUCERNE FESTIVAL, for the LUCERNE FESTIVAL ACADEMY 2006 artistic director Pierre Boulez

20 min.
Published by Ricordi London

abandoned time (2004 rev. 2006)

for rock guitar and ensemble [1 Flute (doubling Piccolo), 1 Clarinet (in B-flat), 1 Piano, 1 Percussionist, 1 Violin, 1 Viola, 1 Cello, 1 Double Bass]
10 min.

Commissioned by KANAGAWA ARTS FOUNDATION for the 30th anniversary of the Kanagawa concert hall

Published by Ricordi London

wave embraced (2006) - Horn Concerto No1 - 

for Horn and ensemble [fl. ob. bcl. bsn. trp. trb. 2perc. pf. 2vln. vla. vc. db.]

commissioned by BIT20 Ensemble

14 min.
Published by Ricordi London

SCOREprogramme note

Frozen Heat for 13 Musicians (1998)

pic, ssax, tsax, bsax, hn, 3tpt, 2trb, btrb, pf, db
6 min.
Published by Ricordi London

Blue Sky Falling (2001)

afl, cl, tpt, vc, db, live electronics

commissioned by London Sinfonietta

9 min.
Published by Ricordi London

Dai Fujikura is published exclusively by G. Ricordi & Co. Bühnen- und Musikverlag GmbH Berlin
(Please contact RICORDI Berlin: umpg.classical@umusic.com)