The 1st, 3rd, and 5th works for koto; the 2nd work for 2 kotos; the 4th work for shakuhachi and 2 kotos; the 6th work for shakuhachi, shamisen, and koto.
Originally released in 1965 as an LP by Nonesuch (H-72005) under the title, The koto music of Japan.
Compact disc.
Includes program notes by Katsumasa Takasago in English (12 p.) on insert.
Recorded in Japan by Katsumasa Takasago.
Echigojishi (folk song) / Kinto [i.e. Kōtō] Minezaki (2:02) -- Godan-kinuta = Kinuta in five steps : music of weaving / Mitsuzaki Kengyo (11:50) -- Rokudan-no-shirabe = Music of six steps / Yatsuhashi Kengyo (6:03) -- Haru-no-kyoku = Music of spring / Yoshizawa Kengyo (8:57) -- Shin-takasago / Utano Terashima (2:07) -- Yugao = Evening Glory / Kengyo Kikuoka ; Yaezaki Kengyo (12:49)