Masako Ohta retreats into the silence of the Waldhaus Grandsberg in the Bavarian Forest to dedicate herself to Japanese masterpieces in deep concentration and solitude. The Munich-based pianist takes us on a musical journey through time and invites us to experience extraordinary compositions from four centuries from the land of the rising sun. Thanks to Japan's temporary isolation and special island position, cultural characteristics are preserved that are still present in contemporary music. Sound creations of great Japanese composers such as Kengyo Yatsuhashi from the 17th century, Kengyo Yoshizawa from the 19th century, Toru Takemitsu from the 20th century as well as Toshio Hosokawa and Fumio Yasuda from the present are telling us about springtime at the sea, the rain tree, the singing of birds and dances of distant islands.

Tracklist:

Melodia II
Rokudan No Shirabe (Arr. For Piano): I. Adagio Espressivo
Rokudan No Shirabe (Arr. For Piano): II. Andante Con Moto
Rokudan No Shirabe (Arr. For Piano): III. Allegro Scherzando
Rokudan No Shirabe (Arr. For Piano): IV. Allegro Vivace
Rain Tree Sketch
Rain Tree Sketch II
Haru No Umi (Arr. For Piano)
Chidori No Kyoku (Arr. For Piano)
Kagome Variations
Hibusi
Medley: Toushin Doi/Tinsagu Nu Hana (Arr. M. Ohta For Voice & Piano)
Litany: I. Adagio
Litany: II. Lento Misterioso

UPC: 025091026425
Label: Winter & Winter
Release Date: 8.7.20
Format: CD

My Japanese Heart / Various - My Japanese Heart (CD)