Karen Tanaka

In the artist’s words: Describe one of your earliest musical memories in detail. When I was around eleven years old, I first listened to Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring, and the experience had a profound impact on me. I was captivated by its raw and vivid rhythmic energy and its extraordinary colors. What are your top 3 all-time favorite albums on Apple Music, and why? Why did you choose these three albums in particular? Berliner Philharmoniker, Claudio Abbado, Martha Argerich, Prokofiev: Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Major, Op. 26 - Ravel: Piano Concerto in G Major, M. 83 & Gaspard de la nuit, M. 55 Hans Zimmer, Dune (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) Leonard Bernstein, Stravinsky: The Rite of Spring & Suite from "The Firebird" (Expanded Edition) These artists and works have been a profound source of inspiration for me. Find a song of yours on Apple Music that you love and tell us what makes it special. Tell us why you chose this song. “Night Bird” Night Bird is a love song filled with the tender whispers of lovers. It was written for alto saxophone and pre-recorded audio.