Yoko Hiraoka
Music Samples & CDs
Evanescence by Yoko Hiraoka
'Evanescence', the fleeting moment, is here captured briefly by the beautiful and compelling Japanese string instruments, the koto and shamisen. Yoko Hiraoka is a senior master of traditional music. Her original, contemporary compositions explore the Buddhist notion of impermanence through the use of 'ma', the Japanese concept of soundless sound'.
CD $18.00 (shipping included)
Yoko Hiraoka, 2471 Franklin Ave., Louisville, CO 80027
"The Music of Literary Japan"
CD by Yoko Hiraoka
The Tale of the Heike 平家物語
1. Gion Shoja [9:26] 祇園精舎
2. Aki no Kotonoha [15:59]秋の言の葉
3. Yashima [12:43] 八島
The Tale of Genji 源氏物語
4. Kiritsubo [13:49] 桐壺
5. Momiji no Ga [13:18] 紅葉の賀
6. Yugao [12:19] 夕顔
Total time: [77:33] 奏で Performed by Yoko Hiraoka Koto, Biwa, Shamisen and voice
Libretto translations and story synopsis here
CD $18.00 (shipping included)
Yoko Hiraoka, 2471 Franklin Ave., Louisville, CO 80027
Excerpts from recorded concerts and published CDs.
Solo Music of the Koto: Meadow Rain
Classical Solo Music of the Koto: Midare
Contemporary music for Koto and Shakuhach: Shikyoku Ichiban
Contemporary Music for Shamisen and Shakuhachi: Naki Tokoro Nite
Classical Music for Voice and Shamisen: Yashima
