The first version of FuMon was composed for symphonic band as one of the compulsory pieces for the All Japan Band Competition in 1986. Because the first version had to fit the time constraints of the competition, the composer, Hiroshi Hoshina was not able to complete the intended symphonic length version. In 1999, it was extended and revised into what is now known as “FuMon (original version).”
This original version was arranged for orchestra and premiered on 15th August 2009 by Takashi Akiyama and the Hoshina Academy Chamber Orchestra “Ensemble = Harmonia.” The word “FuMon” means “wind ripple” in Japanese. Like most of Hoshina’s works, this piece was not composed as a program piece, and it was not intended to evoke a specific image throughout, so it was difficult to name the piece. The title was finally chosen when the composer opened a Japanese dictionary and happened upon these beautiful Chinese characters.
– Commission
Composed as one of the compulsory music for 1987 All Japan Band Competition
Revised in 1999 for session recording
– Premier
- Date : 1999
- Place : (Session Recording)
- Cond. : Yoshihiro Kimura
- Performed by : Osaka Municipal Symphonic Band
– Also available for
– CD/DVD
- Listen at our archives
- Fu-Mon – Hiroshi Hoshina Master Works / Yoshihiro Kimura / Osaka Municipal Symphonic Band / Brain (BOCD-7403)
- TAD WIND CONCERT vol.10 A Weekend in NewYork / Takayoshi Tad Suzuki / TAD Wind Orchestra / WINDSTREAM (WST-25014)
- Beethoven Symphony No.9 / Hiroshi Hoshina / Joso Gakuin High School Symphonic Band / Brain Music (BOD-3011)
– Comments
| Japanese Title | Fu-mon (gentenban) |
| Westean Title | Fu-Mon (wind ripple) original version |
| Published from | |
| Original score | Hoshina Music Office |
| Year | 1999 |
| Performance time | 7:00 |
| Level (1~5) | 3～4 |
| Sound Sample | DVD/CD |
| Availability from Hoshina Music Office | Rental Sheet Music |
| Price Category | Standard Rental Price |
| JASRAC work code | 071-3444-4 |