Yamato Ensemble
The Art of the Japanese Bamboo Flute and Koto [ Arc / CD - released 14/Mar/2014 ] Atmospheric, soothing, calming classical Japanese chamber music, performed by the renowned Yamato Ensemble: Kikuko Satoh (koto, shamisen, voice), Aiko Hasegawa (koto, shamisen, voice) and Richard Stagg (shakuhachi). |
Yamato Ensemble
The Art of the Japanese Koto, Shakuhachi and Shamisen [ Arc / CD - released 1/Aug/2013 ] Makoto Hasegawa (shamisen), Aiko Hasegawa (koto, jushichigen [bass koto], voice), Kikuko Satoh (koto, shamisen, voice) and Richard Stagg (shakuhachi, nisshaku yonsun [long shakuhachi]) present seven pieces in various combinations of their instruments |
Yamato Ensemble
Japanese Music by Michio Miyagi - Vol 1 [ Arc / CD - released 1/Aug/2013 ] The Yamato Ensemble presents music by Michio Miyagi (1894-1956) played on shakuhachi, koto and jushichigen ('bass koto') with occasional vocals. Miyagi is one of the foremost Japanese composers, by reason of both quality and quantity of his output |
Yamato Ensemble
Japanese Music by Michio Miyagi Vol 2 [ Arc / CD - released 1/Aug/2013 ] This is the second album of music by Michio Miyagi (1894-1956), presented by the Yamato Ensemble. The instruments are shakuhachi, koto and jushichigen ('bass koto') with occasional vocals. Intricate and evocative Japanese music. |
Yamato Ensemble
Music of the Floating World [ Arc / CD - released 1/Aug/2013 ] Beautifully performed Japanese music and poetry, dating back to the 17th century, performed on traditional instruments including shakuhachi, koto, shamisen (sangen) and voice. CD booklet with artists' biographies, info about the instruments, each of... |