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Kimio Eto - Koto Music

Kimio Eto - Koto Music

Etō Kimio
World Pacific Records - WP-1278
1959

Track Titel Kanji Länge Künstler
1  Play Button Kibo no Asa 希望の朝 04'06 Koto: Etō Kimio
The Light of Hope

The artist at the age of eight began his training as a student of Michio Miyagi. When he was eleven years of age, at a student's recital, he was given the opportunity to play "Kazoe Uta," considered to be the most difficult composition involving various techniques. He was commended by the teacher, and prompted by youth's enthusiasm and deep emotion resulted in writing this composition. Then again, he may have been prompted by his strong determination to compose music.
2  Play Button Midare Rinzetsu 乱輪舌 04'53 Koto: Etō Kimio
Of the many classic compositions, Midare is considered to be the most recognized and well known of the classic numbers. On the while, it is divided into three parts, and the final quick movement is said to describe the snow falling incessantly in the forest.
3  Play Button Haru no Sugata 春の姿 05'30 Koto: Etō Kimio
The Mood of Early Spring

Japan is blessed with the change of four seasons - and this composition as a solo piece, expresses the tranquil and glorious feeling of early Spring.
4  Play Button Midori no Asa 緑の朝 03'52 Koto: Etō Kimio
Bright Morning

The early morning summer in Japan is exhilarating and refreshing. Such a feeling is captured in this koto duet composition written by the artist.
5  Play Button Omoide 思い出 04'26 Koto: Etō Kimio
Nostalgia

A koto serenade which expresses a softly sentimental melody. A melody which could be sung.
6  Play Button Kazoe Uta 数え唄 07'09 Koto: Etō Kimio
Children at Play

A children's song which has been sung from one generation to another written as a solo number, and which skillfully employs the various and difficult techniques in koto playing.
7  Play Button Choryu 潮流 04'37 Koto: Etō Kimio
The Current

Is one of the latest compositions written in the Spring of 1958, and expresses the tide of human feelings -the intense passion, then the calm and gentle feeling. This number was written as a koto duet number.