MP3 Elizabeth Falconer, John Falconer, Marcia Takamura, Jessika Kenney, Brian Falconer - Stirring Autumn - Selected Works of Sawai Tadao, Vol. II
Contemporary classical acoustic music for the 13-stringed harp-like koto, with bamboo flute, shamisen and voice. Elegant and passionate music by Japan''s leading koto composer Sawai Tadao.
5 MP3 Songs
WORLD: Japanese contemporary, CLASSICAL: Contemporary
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Volume two of a 2-CD set that celebrates the music of koto master and composer Sawai Tadao (1937-1997). Three duos for koto and other instruments (voice, shamisen, and shakuhachi) as well as two koto solos are included in this recording, which came about as the result of a year-long series of Sawai''s music that took place in Seattle. The flowing energy of koto master Elizabeth Falconer, a longtime student and friend of Sawai is featured here, as each piece unfolds to reveal the natural beauty of the landscapes of Sawai''s compositions. A treasure, recorded in honor of a musical genius of contemporary Japanese music.
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