Music performed by the ensemble
Sanka (讃歌), Song of Praise – Tadao Sawai (1978) Koto Solo Sanka begins with a lyrical section, which mimics the singing of a
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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
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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
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Letter From A Stranger’s Childhood – Robin Williamson (1987) Bass Koto Solo This piece was written by an English composer, Robin Williamson. It
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Keyaki (欅), Zelkova Tree – Hideaki Kuribayashi (1992) Koto and Bass Koto This work reflects the essence of the four seasons as experienced
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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
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Futatsu no Hensoukyoku (二つの変奏曲)by Tadao Sawai (1971) Koto Solo Sakura Sakura and Koujo no Tsuki are two of Japan’s most famous folk songs.
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Futatsu no Gun no Tame Ni(二つの群の為に), Music for Two Armadas by Tadao Sawai (1976) Koto Solo, 3 Kotos, Bass Koto Solo, 2 Bass
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Dosei (土声), Voices of the Earth by Hikaru Sawai (1991) Bass Koto and Shakuhachi The two voices in this piece offer strongly contrasting
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石の庭 Ishi no Niwa (Rock Garden) by Hikaru Sawai (1994) 3 Kotos & 2 Bass Kotos This piece is conscious of typical structures in
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六段の調べ Rokudan no Shrabe (Six Movements) – Composer unknown (17th century) Koto solo Music of Six Steps (Rokudan-no-shirabe) is a representative style of
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楽 Gaku – Tadao Sawai (1988) Koto solo 1. Perpetual Motion 2. Variations 3. Rondo The character ‘GAKU’ here takes on the double
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