イルージョン Illusion – Hikaru Sawai (2000) Koto & bass koto There are two manifestations of illusion, ‘Fantasy/Magic’ and ‘Visions’.  Fantasy is created intentionally, [more]

Okoto – Hikaru Sawai (1999) Two kotos The title ‘OKOTO’ refers to the instrument itself and pays respect to it by adding the [more]

朝のうた Asa No Uta (Morning Praise) – Tadao Sawai (1995) Solo koto The word ‘Asa’ is translated  as morning and ‘Uta’ is translated [more]

Kの為の斗為巾 Toikin for K(Kanako) – Tadao Sawai (1991) The title To-i-kin refer to the highest 3 notes in the koto, they are often [more]

曼珠沙華  Manjushaka – Tadao Sawai (1986) Manjushaka is generally known as the name of the cluster amarylilis . However it is originally a Buddhist term meaning [more]

だちゅら Dachura – Tadao Sawai (1985) 2 kotos & bass koto The first time I encountered the flower called ‘Dachura’, it was on [more]

鳥のように Flying like a Bird – Tadao Sawai (1985) Solo koto Tadao Sawai explained that the music in this piece was about dreaming [more]

千鳥幻想 Song of the Plover – Tadao Sawai 1980 The piece “Song of the Plover”(Chidori no kyoku), was originally for voice and koto and [more]

装画 Soga – Tadao Sawai (1977) “Sōga” consists of two movements as well as several adlib sections to make it more demanding for [more]

つち人形 Tsuchi Ningyo – Tadao Sawai (1972) Two kotos This piece describes the composer’s recollection of traditional clay dolls which are made in [more]

鷹 Taka (Hawk) – Tadao Sawai (1972) 2 kotos This song captures the power and beauty of a bird of prey flying on the [more]

あこがれ Longing – Tadao Sawai (1972) Some of Tadao Sawai’s early works were characterised by melancholic themes. However his wish was also to [more]