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Izumiyama Shoko

Koto

Shoko Izumiyama began studying the koto at the age of 10, and her teachers have included Tadao and Kazue Sawai. In 1978 she was a finalist in the All-Japan Sankyoku Music Concours and in 1980 she was awarded 2nd place in the Pan-Music "Contemporary Music for Traditional Instruments" Concours ensemble division. She toured the United States in 1980 and 1994, and she is currently active as a teacher and performer in Tokyo and Sapporo.

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Tracks Recorded

Pieces KanjiLengthAlbumInstrument
Play Button Jogen no Kyoku 上弦の曲 14'35 Art of Bamboo, The Koto
Play Button Kaei 花影 10'19 Masters of Zen - Ugetsufu Koto
Play Button Kangen Hissho 絃秘抄 15'55 Art of Bamboo, The Koto
Play Button Nihon Minyo Kumikyoku Dai Ichiban 日本民謡組曲第一番 03'01 Masters of Zen - Ugetsufu Koto