Lotus (Yukiko Nishimura) for String Orchestra backtoschool2020 introspective middle section provides a

introspective middle section provides a dramatic contrast to the piece's initial surge and will help develop bow control and steady pizzicato pulse

however it is playable by strings alone

famous for its beautiful soaring melody

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Lotus (Yukiko Nishimura) for String Orchestra backtoschool2020 introspective middle section provides aLotus, by Yukiko Nishimura, was inspired by the flower. The Lotus is known as a symbol of the sun because it closes at night and reopens at dawn. This stunning piece is full of dramatic harmonies and flowing melodies. Each part offers the opportunity for heartfelt and expressive performance. An interesting fact about the Lotus; when the flower blooms, it makes a faint popping sound, though it's rare to hear unaided. The composer uses pizzicato in the