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Since 1987, Michiyo Koga, a master koto player, has been both life and artistic partner of Masayuki Koga. Michiyo has been playing koto (the Japanese 13-string zither) since childhood and first performed in Tokyo at the age of 3. She has received formal instructions in piano since she was 5, as well as voice since the age of 15. She received her Ikuta Koto Teacher’s License in 1970, and graduated from NHK Japanese Ensemble Course in 1977. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Music from Senzoko Gakuen University in Tokyo. One of her career highlights was accompanying Isaac Stern while he was recording in Japan. Michiyo is the principal koto instructor for Japanese Music Institute of America.
Speciality: Koto
Albums released:
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Flowers of Silk In this recording by Michiyo Koga, you will notice a warm, clear, yet strong feeling of sound. Michiyo plays Koto with a gentle and deep love of music. Her highly skilled playing always stands behind this feeling for music, and you will be drawn into her world with hesitation. |
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