The Japanese Koto (1955) Shinchi Yuize CD

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Koto virtuoso Shinichi Yuize performs imperial court music dating as far back as the early 16th Century in addition to his own contemporary compositions. Koto is a traditional Japanese stringed musical instrument little changed from the 7th century, when its forerunner was imported from China.

Tracks
1. Dance Suite: Shuttlecock, Lantern Parade, Ainu Children's Dance - 8:08    
2. Three Etudes: Woodpecker, Murmuring Water, Blacksmith - 5:42    
3. Theme and Variations: The Prince and the Ugly Maiden - 7:15    
4. Rokudan: 16th Century Kengyo Yatsuhashi - 5:41    
5. Yu Gao: 17th Century Kengyo Yaezaki - 8:28    
6. Chi Dori: 18th Century Kengyo Yoshizawa - 10:54