The Art of Japanese Bamboo Flute and Koto - Yamato Ensemble (Yamato Ito-take)
[EUCD1248]

CD Information • CD Title: The Art of Japanese Bamboo Flute and Koto • Artist(s): Yamato Ensemble • CD Code: EUCD1248 • Tracks: 5 • Playing Time: 74:16 min • Booklet Info in: English, Spanish, French, German

This ensemble presents Japanese chamber music, performed by Kikuko Satoh, Aiko Hasegawa and Richard Stagg. Richard is an orchestral flautist and he studied the shakuhachi for twelve years since his first visit to Japan. Kikuko Satoh and Aiko Hasegawa are graduates of the Tokyo Gedai (Art) University. Both are very active in performing their art in many countries. The CD booklet gives extensive information on the music and the artists.

1. Hachidan - Yatsuhashi Kengyo (1614-1685) - 8:16

2. Zanetsu - Mineaki Koto (ca. 1750-1805) - 21:13

3. Shika No Tone - Anon, transcrbed Kurosawa Kinko (1710-1770) - 9:01

4. Yaegoromo - Yaezaki Kengyo (1776-1848) - 27:17

5. Yamaji - Kozo Masuda (1934-) - 8:19