Junko Handa

Composition NameDateInstrumentation
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
Birthplace
Japan
Birth Date
4/22/44
Studies:
Biwa studies Kinshi Tsuruta
AwardPurposeDate
Pan-Musik Festival1st prize for modern musi1976
Minister of Education1st prize1978
NHK prize15th Biwa music Contest1978
Ongaku-no-Tomo Sha Awardmember of Pro Musica Nipp1978
Publication Title Author Date Reaction Synopsis Type
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

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