The Art of the Japanese Koto, Shakuhachi and Shamisen

 
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Yamato Ensemble
The Art of the Japanese Koto, Shakuhachi and Shamisen

[ Arc / CD ]

Release Date: Thursday 1 August 2013

This item is only available to us via Special Order. We should be able to get it to you in 3 - 6 weeks from when you order it.

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, including a hauntingly beautiful shakuhachi solo.

Extensive information in four languages including translations of the Japanese lyrics. Over 65 minutes playing time. "Skilfully executed and emotionally satisfying" Dirty Linen, USA

Tracks:

1. KAEDE NO HANA (Acer Blossoms) - 18:28
2. KOKUU (Empty Sky) - 12:18
3. FUTATSU NO DEN-EN-SHI I (Pastoral) - 4:10
4. FUTATSU NO DEN-EN-SHI II (Pastoral) - 4:32
5. KAGEBOSHI (The Silhouette) - 9:26
6. MIDARE (Hirose Ryohei) - 9:21
7. YUKAGE (A Ballade in Twilight) - 6:53