| SKU | 7884 |
|---|---|
| Composer/Arranger | Kim, A Young |
| Voicing & Instruments | Organ Solo |
| Difficulty | Moderately Difficult |
| Topics (Secular) | Folk Song |
| Tune Name | ARIRANG |
| Popular Keyboard Searches | Female Composer, Recital Music |
| Publisher | E. C. Schirmer Music Company |
Arirang is the most popular traditional folk song in Korea. Koreans regard"Arirang" as the best song to express feelings of both joy and sorrow. Kim's piece illustrates new feelings evoked in her by this traditional tune. She employed a mixture of various styles to breathe new life into this old melody. The organ lends special colors to this customarily vocal tune.