The Japanese Koto

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.

Track Listing

101	Dance Suite: Shuttlecock, Lantern Parade, Ainu Children's Dance	Shinichi Yuize	08:08
102	Three Etudes: Woodpecker, Murmuring Water, Blacksmith	Shinichi Yuize	05:42
103	Theme and Variations: The Prince and the Ugly Maiden	Shinichi Yuize	07:15
201	Rokudan: 16th Century Kengyo Yatsuhashi	Shinichi Yuize	05:41
202	Yu Gao: 17th Century Kengyo Yaezaki	Shinichi Yuize	08:28
203	Chi Dori: 18th Century Kengyo Yoshizawa	Shinichi Yuize	10:54