Etsuko Chida, from Sapporo, Japan, started the study of the koto at the age of 5. She studied under three of the greatest koto players of the Yamada school, Kaga Toyomasa, Yokota Toyochika, and Sanagi Hokatoyo. Etsuko Chida has performed in concerts in Japan as well as in many countries in Europe. She lives in Paris.
Released : 2002 | Label : Buda musique | Length : 54' 30''
Genres : Far East traditions | Traditional music
Instruments : Zither
The koto is a long zither with moveable bridges. At first played in Court music, the koto was later adopted by the young ladies of the rising bougeoisie, while it was still used by the aristocracy.The poems sung by Etusko Chida range from the 10th century to the Meiji era (1868-1912).
Released on Buda music in 2002.
| 01 - | Usu No Koe | 13mn 08s | 1.79 $ | ||
| 02 - | Chidori No Kyoku | 11mn 59s | 1.79 $ | ||
| 03 - | Yashiyo Jishi | 07mn 01s | 0.99 $ | ||
| 04 - | Shujo no tsuru | 11mn 02s | 1.79 $ | ||
| 05 - | Yûgao | 11mn 20s | 1.79 $ |
Product details Format : MP3
Encoding : [192 Kb/s, Stereo] | Size : 76.74 Mo