EAST MEETS WEST - KOTO CONCERTO: GENJI

Leading exponents of traditional Japanese instruments perform with Orchestra of the Swan, shakuhachi Grand Master James Nyoraku Schlefer and Yumi Kurosawa, one of the most exciting young soloists on Japan's national instrument, the koto, delicacy and virtuosity in harmony
"KOTO CONCERTO: GENJI" (A Kyo-Shin-An Arts commission)
Composed by Daron Aric Hagen
performed by Orchestra of the Swan
Soloist Yumi Kurosawa -- koto
Conductor David Curtis

[@lucay16]

I was looking for a green cyborg ninja dude but found this instead. I love it

[@zoneo2313]

I NEED HEALING

[@cornelia404]

@@zoneo2313 gold comment

[@AcidxAnarchy]

Lmao, nice.

[@powerofblack]

Ninja turtles sir?

[@graysonfernando8272]

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[@YukiTogawa]

Born and raised in Japan, Kurosawa's training on the 13 strings Koto began at age three. She studied with her parents Kazuo and Chikako Kurosawa both accomplished Koto players. At age fifteen, Kurosawa began her studies on the 20 strings Koto under Nanae Yoshimura.

[@samuelng6441]

@@missplainjane3905 what kind of question is this? This has no relation to the topic or the performance. And your comments are kind of shallow in nature, not just by the fact that you could have typed them into your Google search engine, but also in the manner which you phrase your questions. What are you implying when you ask those questions about highly advanced society etc? That Asians are lowly in nature and barbaric compared to you westerners?

[@missplainjane3905]

@@samuelng6441 There's nothing wrong in what I'm asking. Furthermore, I'm not even from any western nation to begin with. Please don't make any assumption.

[@DaronHagen]

Movements: I. Cicada Shell II. Falling Flowers III. Maiden on the Bridge IV. Floating Bridge of Dreams

[@MisterDavidBell]

The entire performance is gorgeous, however the piece at 29:16 is absolutely stunning

[@YukiTogawa]

Kurosawa has toured extensively throughout Japan, Malaysia, Russia, Germany, Canada and the US and has received praise for her performances in the NY Times and Washington Post. She continues to perform in local New York City venues such as Joe’s Pub, the Highline Ballroom and the Blue Note. Her first album “Beginning of a Journey” was released in 2009. She holds a BA in International Relations and is a member of the Computer Music Lab at Keio University, Tokyo.

[@hamzaechchaoui8290]

I m here because of kono oto tomare

[@magalybenavides6829]

Me2 bro

[@truckwhisperer116]

Same

[@YukiTogawa]

Since her arrival to New York City in 2002, Kurosawa has worked within the traditional Japanese and contemporary classical music genre but also collaborates with a range of artists including a multitude of musicians, dancers and visual designers. The innovative approach in her original compositions is without boundaries, seamlessly blending her traditional training with elements of modern Jazz and electronica.

[@YBTNY]

She isn`t only playing the instrument, she is living the music, you can see her feeling the sounds... beautiful...

[@YukiTogawa]

Kurosawa is a recipient of multiple awards including first prize at the Japanese National Koto Competition in 1989 and 1992 and a scholarship from the Agency for Cultural Affairs of Japan in 1998. That same year, she performed with the Prague Cello Ensemble at Suntory Hall in Tokyo and was featured in the NHK produced GENJI MONOGATARI WAKANA as principal soloist, playing Koto amongst an all western string ensemble.

[@YukiTogawa]

Kurosawa made her Carnegie Hall debut in 2006 at Weill Recital Hall. In 2011 she was principal soloist in Daren Haven's KOTO CONCERTO GENJI which premiered in New York City, US with the Lark String Quartet and in Stratford-upon-Avon, England with the Orchestra of the Swan. The piece continues to be performed by string quartets Voxare, Arianna and Lark String Quartet. In 2013, Kurosawa was principal soloist for the premier of THE MEMORY STONE music by Marty Regan at the Houston Grand Opera. She is currently composing music for Mathew Ozawa's FALLEN and will act as co-composer and featured performer. The piece is scheduled to premier in Chicago, 2014. Also she is principal soloist in Koto Concerto GENJI with Hawaii Symphony Orchestra on May 17th and 18th, 2014.

[@potrelviewer9536]

I can't imagine what would a koto concert would sound like if this instrument was discovered in the late 18th century...

[@VIsTheMusic]

i just love this so much thank you everyone !!!!!!!!!! love love love always

[@TyaGem]

I wish I were at this concert - truly brilliant performance

[@marcjosephconstantino3940]

To think that this ensemble brought me in the world of fantasy just by listening.

[@longtelegram3389]

the best performance of breathtaking virtuosity !!!

[@elguapo5620]

Music is life. Thats why our heart has beats.

[@MissElifK]

Thanks for sharing. It is brilliant.

[@AeoLia889]

The arrangements for this Genji is beautiful, and calm in the surface yet very gallant and bold inside

[@manban2457]

Amazing

[@FlawlessNJ]

BEAUTIFUL

[@hedrawsthings]

just beautiful...

[@JamesGreenier]

I’m a better person after experiencing this.

[@777fiddlekrazy]

***HEART MELTING!! I LOVE IT!***

[@lobsterbobable]

I heard this for the first time a few days ago. It is quite wonderful. I will return to feast. Thank you Goodmedia, thank you artists.

[@orchestraoftheswan8774]

lobsterbobable a great pleasure, it was wonderful working with Yumi

[@DaronHagen]

lobsterbobable An incredible performance. Thank you!

[@LisaMacInnes]

Beautiful!

[@alejandroj6430]

It´s an amazing musical piece. Two worlds one feeling...

[@leoxane]

It's so beautiful

[@HiroshiKoto]

Awesome! I was planning to do this at my high school with the Orchestra for a concert! Recently I introduced my Koto to the Orchestra and showed them this video and seem intrigued to do such a concert right away! Arigato gozaimasu! Thanks a lot for the upload!

[@nicodarunia]

This is beautiful!

[@DHedwig]

Gorgeous composition, beautifully performed!

[@44lhaplus]

素敵なお召し物です。

[@ARGbass86]

so peacefull

[@FlagAnthem]

awesome

[@Kiwii216]

fantastic!!

[@bartonbishoff]

Excellent music.

[@adrimartoscano1195]

I like it

[@luciano4472]

i love her

[@Yotakari14]

just brilliant :)

[@brytephyre]

Absolutely Beautiful and Relaxing =)

[@Dredgioncore2]

@daronhagen thank you for that and thank you goodmedia for posting this fantastic piece.

[@themusicalgerbil192]

Ooh, I like her dress. ^_^ And the music, of course.

[@violine1548]

un vrai délice

[@imyouandurme]

This made my heart sing :)

[@CarlosMusico]

nice music

[@guilhermeal2170]

I need healing...

[@Knorrio]

can i find any of this music on spotify? The part from 29:00 is really amazing

[@andrew-gl9xp]

i am 10 years late to discover this

[@oldbrokenhands]

I'm really wanting someone to do a Shalamar song on koto, but I'm digging this.

[@1maonade]

Unbelievable. I cant believe one person is making all of that sound and creating such emotions. 29:00

[@CrowsDescend]

Really is beautiful

[@toddvanderheyden9774]

Good for ears

[@andrenewcomb3708]

Nice.

[@quynhnhw4172]

From twosetviolin with luv

[@pretzelrum7315]

The words "East Meets West" isn't the title of the song. The person who uploaded this realized that it was a mix of western and eastern instruments, thus East Meets West. It's not ridiculous at all but rather gives a quick explanation of the style of the song

[@IgnatzKolisch]

+Ivan Ong If you really want to be accurate, you should also be aware that this piece isn't a song. "Song" is one of the most misused words in the English language.

[@tvmby]

whoa

[@luriastars]

I need koto (you know in what voice to read this, come on)

[@stephengass9325]

Evrey one with the sound and o I like it at the 30 mark probably don't understand what u listened to

[@space8864]

12:02

[@arteneocontemporanea7381]

Ah... O koto em sua força e suavidade...

[@VIsTheMusic]

AHHHH BRAAAAAAAAAVO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@imyouandurme]

Who is this wonderful composer?! His arrangement is absolutely gorgeous!

[@DaronHagen]

Just send an email to Daron in care of his website and he'll put you in touch with the right folks to get the music!

[@JetSet11000]

more textured tones and more percussive, and illusive, the zheng instrument is very flowing and water like, koto sounds like paper, ink, stone, earth and impermanence...

[@museluvr]

How pretty.

[@magalybenavides6829]

Thank you KZbin I’m having an identity crisis now :)

[@greeny202ab]

WOW! 31:20 beautiful

[@duralexa]

The Koto needs to be heard more loudly to make more impact or state more forcefully its theme.

[@zergencenzoofficial3663]

After watching kono oto tomare! and Nodame Cantabile be like:

[@krishnablake4561]

Im currently trying to compose for a koto among western instruments using sibelius. Is there any major dos and don'ts? Thanks :)

[@andrenewcomb3708]

Sibelius has many Northern Lights sounds that fit this stuff.

[@dhonyallinsky3375]

Eheeeeeem

[@RuiKok01NRTH]

is that a 20 or 21 strings koto???

[@superguzheng]

Koto is original from Chinese tradional musicial instrument-Guzheng. Nowadays most of Koto still 13 strings like in China Tang dynasty and Guzheng now in China 18-23 or more strings.

[@karahafu]

koto was developed from the zheng. they are both beautiful

[@careynutman5705]

Where is Ivor?

[@natheniel]

What is the encore again? Sorry I couldn't hear her.

[@ronzonirafael]

+Natheniel Becken The name of her composition is Inner Space, as you can see here: www.amazon.co.jp/Beginning-Journey-Kurosawa-Yumi/dp/B002KWLTLU/ref=sr_1_1?s=music&ie=UTF8&qid=1432042671&sr=1-1

[@pointlesssentience3987]

Is this the same orchestra that did 5 composers 1 idea?!

[@clarkwhite598]

0:33 this is like a Soundtrack from liyue from genshin dang the vibes it give me chills it's so beautiful and calm and soothing

[@MrChenteRodriguez]

Bello concierto... interesante, dulce. Pero lo que creo es que al Koto le falta sonoridad para estar en plan de concierto con una orquesta... Es mas como para musica de camara... Me pregunto si un luthier japones pudiera hacer un instrumento mas sonoro...

[@ganifraterdogan1062]

Koto is weirdly way too similar to a Turkish instrument called "Kanun". I recommend checking that as well

[@gnaag150]

is it wano logo? lol

[@unactivechannel007]

I'm here because of DnD

[@Avishaxyz]

a Guzheng is usually shorter than a Koto. Most of musicians know what is the different between the Koto and Guzheng. Personally, I prefer the Koto. It could produce better dynamic sounds...

[@user-wy4mr6yy6f]

29:16

[@PabloGonzalez-lv3sl]

I need healing (?

[@thaliagraichen8312]

Her playing is very good. Lets talk about her dress: a weird combination of Japanese Kimono Obi (Belt) and Chinese Traditional Underwear Dudou. Kinda stange. Also the piece sounds sometimes like Chinese music. No offense though.

[@jojucom8096]

twosetviolin brought me here

[@waterdragonsage8460]

mmhmmm

[@dwstratto]

not true most musicians don't, unless they are familure with eastern instroments. most people in the west have no idea what a koto, guzheng, shamisan, or shakuhachi,ect... even are.

[@ketsohuang6663]

普通

[@herusetiawan8200]

She should wear kimono

[@eon214]

wow it just struck me how ridiculous the title is? "east meets west"? what is east and what is west anyways? not very imaginative sheesh.

[@thaliagraichen8312]

Kinda sounds Chinese to me.. especially the beginning

[@ipoel.saturn]

12:04