螺鈿 Raden – Tadao Sawai 2 kotos and bass koto Raden’ is the name given to the traditional Chinese method of decorating wooden [more]

雪ものがたり Story of Snowy Country – Tadao Sawai (1954) This piece was composed in the winter of 1954 and it is Tadao Sawai’s [more]

Tsurukame – Tadao Sawai (1992) Koto & Shamisen This is an ensemble piece for Koto and Shamisen, each instrument has a relatively long [more]

Kaze no Uta (風の歌), The Song of the Wind  – Tadao Sawai (1970) Koto and Shakuhachi Practically all traditional Japanese art and music [more]

Sanka (讃歌), Song of Praise – Tadao Sawai (1978) Koto Solo Sanka begins with a lyrical section, which mimics the singing of a [more]

Otokirara (音きらら) – Tadao Sawai  (1991) 2 Kotos and Bass Koto This piece is based on the composer’s childhood memories of a kaleidoscope [more]

Meguri Meguru (めぐりめぐる) – Tadao Sawai, 1991 2 Bass Kotos In recent years, the bass koto’s possibility as a solo instrument has been [more]

Letter From A Stranger’s Childhood – Robin Williamson (1987) Bass Koto Solo This piece was written by an English composer, Robin Williamson. It [more]

Keyaki (欅), Zelkova Tree – Hideaki Kuribayashi (1992) Koto and Bass Koto This work reflects the essence of the four seasons as experienced [more]

Hana Ni Naru (華になる), To Bloom by Tadao Sawai (1988) Bass Koto Solo Although originally created by Michio Miyagi as a bass accompaniment [more]