Yagisawa was specifically inspired by the 1981 film Clash of the Titans .
The piece does not have traditional movements. It follows the heroic journey: Perseus Satoshi Yagisawa Pdf Dow
Perseus was commissioned by the Kyoto Prefectural Momoyama Senior High School Wind Band and premiered under the direction of Toshio Yasuhara. Yagisawa drew inspiration from the 1981 film Clash of the Titans , translating the epic Greek myth of Perseus—the hero who slew Medusa and saved Princess Andromeda from the Kraken—into a powerful musical narrative. Yagisawa was specifically inspired by the 1981 film