for woodwind quintet

Scoring

               flute, Bb clarinet, oboe, bassoon, horn

Composer's Notes

   This is a suites consisting of six parts.

   Suite 1: Leisure

   Suite 2: Reminisence

   Suite 3: Anguish

   Suite 4: Humor

   Suite 5: Warmth

   Suite 6: Ecstasy

                                                  (recording)

Life is like a glass of water, simple, pure, and quiet. It seems ordinary, yet it nourishes your life all the time. Life is also like a cup of coffee, both bitter and leaving an unspeakable aftertaste. Use it when needed to release loneliness; drink it, and you may experience insomnia, finding memories of the past. Drinking coffee at midnight leaves a special, bittersweet taste in your heart. Life is also like a cup of tea, hot or cold, strong or soothing—all are real flavors. The most beautiful moments in life are those you experience and retain in memory. Such unforgettable feelings become ecstasy and cherished memories forever...