"A Moving Piece from Howl’s Moving Castle" This piece is heard in the scene where a young Howl swallows Calcifer in Studio Ghibli’s Howl’s Moving Castle. The opening theme conveys a sense of longing and a hint of sorrow alongside hope. In the middle, it expands into a grand, almost cosmic scale, and in the latter part, the music remains smooth and beautiful while still retaining a trace of sadness. It’s a track filled with captivating charm.
■Arrangement Details(explanation:Mizuki Yanagawa)
"A Symphonic, 10-Minute Long Piece" This is a long-form piece, exceeding 10 minutes, with recurring melodies throughout. How you shape and express each repetition of the melody will greatly affect the depth and richness of the performance. Since it’s symphonic in nature, aim to make it sound as though the two of you are playing with the grandeur of a full orchestra.