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Michio Miyagi
12,650 listeners
Michio Miyagi (宮城道雄, April 7, 1894 - June 25, 1956) was a Japanese musician, famous for his koto playing. He was born in Kobe. He lost his sight in 1902, when he was 8 years old, and started his study in koto under the guidance of Nakajima Kengyo II, dedicating the rest of his life to the instrum… read more
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Koto Ensemble of the Ikuta School
394 listeners
The Koto Ensemble of the Ikuta School is a group following the Ikuta style. The kokyu is played by Sadako Nishimura; the 17 string koto is … read moreThe Koto Ensemble of the Ikuta School is a group following the Ikuta style. The kokyu is played by Sadako Nishimura; the 17 string koto is by Hiroko Mitsuike, and the shamisen by Shukin Noda. The koto ensemble is of the Ikuta school. Iku… read moreThe Koto Ensemble of the Ikuta School is a group following the Ikuta style. The kokyu is played by Sadako Nishimura; the 17 string koto is by Hiroko Mitsuike, and the shamisen by Shukin Noda. The koto ensemble is of the Ikuta school. Ikuta Kengyo (1666-1716) (Kengyo was the name once taken by pro… read more
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Nanae Yoshimura
8,115 listeners
Nanae Yoshimura (吉村七重) is a famous Japanese koto (Japanese harp) player. From her childhood Nanae Yoshimura was tought by her teachers Yoshimura Soho (Nanae`s mother), Nasaka Soju and Nosaka Keiko. Nanae Yoshimura got her licence to be a… read moreNanae Yoshimura (吉村七重) is a famous Japanese koto (Japanese harp) player. From her childhood Nanae Yoshimura was tought by her teachers Yoshimura Soho (Nanae`s mother), Nasaka Soju and Nosaka Keiko. Nanae Yoshimura got her licence to be a teacher when she was 16 years old, when she was studying at… read more
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Tadao Sawai
4,276 listeners
Tadao Sawai (沢井忠夫) was born in Aichi Prefecture, Japan in 1938. His father was a shakuhachi performer and at around the age of 10 Sawai beg… read moreTadao Sawai (沢井忠夫) was born in Aichi Prefecture, Japan in 1938. His father was a shakuhachi performer and at around the age of 10 Sawai began to study the koto. In 1958 he graduated from the traditional music department of Tokyo National… read moreTadao Sawai (沢井忠夫) was born in Aichi Prefecture, Japan in 1938. His father was a shakuhachi performer and at around the age of 10 Sawai began to study the koto. In 1958 he graduated from the traditional music department of Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music. In 1959 he was chosen by… read more
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Tokyo Gakuso
3,685 listeners
Tokyo Gakuso (東京楽所) was founded in 1978 in response for the need for a group of expert gagaku (雅楽) musicians able to deal not only with the traditional repertoire, but also with the challenges of contemporary pieces for the gagaku ensemble. Tokyo Gakuso was named by Toshiro Kido, at that time p… read more
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Koto Ensemble Of The Ikuta School, Japan
6,618 listeners
A group of musicians better described as an ensemble than an orchestra, the instruments featured including koto, hoteki, shamisen and shaku… read moreA group of musicians better described as an ensemble than an orchestra, the instruments featured including koto, hoteki, shamisen and shakuhachi. The Koto Ensemble incorporates minor, yet discernible elements of western classical music i… read moreA group of musicians better described as an ensemble than an orchestra, the instruments featured including koto, hoteki, shamisen and shakuhachi. The Koto Ensemble incorporates minor, yet discernible elements of western classical music into the atmospheric, nature-inspired discipline of Japanese … read more
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Shinichi Yuize
7,829 listeners
Shinichi Yuize (唯是震一, born 30 November 1923) is a Japanese koto player. In the west he probably best known for his contribution on the 1964 album "Music For Zen Meditation", together with Tony Scott and Hozan Yamamoto. View wikiShinichi Yuize (唯是震一, born 30 November 1923) is a Japanese koto player. In the west he probably best known for his contribution on the 1964 album "Music For Zen Meditation", together with Tony Scott and Hozan Yamamoto. View wiki
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宮城道雄
626 listeners
Michio Miyagi (Japanese: 宮城道雄; April 7, 1894 - June 25, 1956) was a Japanese musician, famous for his koto playing. He was born in Kobe. He… read moreMichio Miyagi (Japanese: 宮城道雄; April 7, 1894 - June 25, 1956) was a Japanese musician, famous for his koto playing. He was born in Kobe. He lost his sight in 1902, when he was 8 years old, and started his study in koto under the guidance… read moreMichio Miyagi (Japanese: 宮城道雄; April 7, 1894 - June 25, 1956) was a Japanese musician, famous for his koto playing. He was born in Kobe. He lost his sight in 1902, when he was 8 years old, and started his study in koto under the guidance of Nakajima Kengyo II, dedicating the rest of his life to t… read more
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Ensemble Nipponia
16,201 listeners
Keiko Nosaka (koto), Sachiko Myamoto (koto), Ayako Handa (biwa, voice), Kohachiro Miyata (shakuhachi), Hirokazu Sugiura, shamisen, Minoru M… read moreKeiko Nosaka (koto), Sachiko Myamoto (koto), Ayako Handa (biwa, voice), Kohachiro Miyata (shakuhachi), Hirokazu Sugiura, shamisen, Minoru Miki (bells; director). View wikiKeiko Nosaka (koto), Sachiko Myamoto (koto), Ayako Handa (biwa, voice), Kohachiro Miyata (shakuhachi), Hirokazu Sugiura, shamisen, Minoru Miki (bells; director). View wiki
