Composition Name | Date | Instrumentation |
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Four Love Poems by Women | 1986 | Solo |
Ikari-Tomomori | 1981 | Solo |
Kogoh Duo for Biwa and Koto | 1980 | Small Ensemble |
The Death of Atsumori | Solo | |
Le chant d'O-kuni Somon | Solo | |
Okuni Soumon no Uta | Solo | |
Sange | Duets |
Award | Purpose | Date |
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Pan-Musik Festival | 1st prize for modern musi | 1976 |
Minister of Education | 1st prize | 1978 |
NHK prize | 15th Biwa music Contest | 1978 |
Ongaku-no-Tomo Sha Award | member of Pro Musica Nipp | 1978 |
Publication | Title | Author | Date | Reaction | Synopsis | Type |
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The New York Times | Biwa Player Opens Japanese Con | John Pareles | 2/4/86 | Positive | "...the smooth sound of the koto contrasting with the twang of the biwa." | Review |
The Washington Post | From Japan, Ancient Tones | Joseph McLellan | 1/11/89 | Positive | "..anyone sensitive to music could hear the tumult and tragedy of the ancient tale-elements vivid enough to make one want to learn more." | Review |