FAXICVRA / Satoshi YAGISAWA
Commissioned by Tohoku Fukushi University Wind Ensemble.

FAXICVRA is a Latin name for Hasekura Tsunenaga, a samurai in Early Edo period. In the early 17th century, Date Masamune, Lord of the Sendai domain in Mutsu Province got permission on diplomatic negotiations between Spain and Japan. He built a galleon (a large sailing vessel) named “San Juan Bautista” and appointed Hasekura Tsunenaga as the ambassador for the journey.

Through Yagisawa’s imagination, he retraced the journey of Hasekura and compose this music for all to learn about this great person in Japanese diplomatic history.

The world premiere was performed by Tohoku Fukushi University Wind Ensemble and conducted by their band director, Mr. Matsuzaki Taken in May, 2015.

指揮：松崎泰賢　演奏：東北福祉大学吹奏楽部

Conductor : Taiken MASTUZAKI Performance : Tohoku Fukushi University Wind Ensemble