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• CD Title: The Art of the Japanese Koto, Shakuhachi and Shamisen
• Artist(s): Yamato Ensemble
• CD Code: EUCD1717
• Tracks: 7
• Playing Time: 65:08 min
• Booklet Info in: English, French, Spanish, German
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
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