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Japan
- Program Title: Koto: The Music of Tadao
- EASC Code: JK-18
- Series Title:
- Region/Country: Japan
- Language: English
- Subtitles:
- Subject: Arts & Music
- Program Type: Documentary
- Media Type: DVD
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- Running Time: 48 min.
- Color or BW: Color
- Program Abstract: Tadao Sawai was Japan's greatest modern koto player, enjoying inmmense populatrity and influencing a whole generation of musicians. His widow Kzaue Sawai, has become heir to his musical legacy and is one of the foremost players of this tradtional instrument. In this program Kazue discusses Tadao's playing and how she has integrated modern music into her own repertoire. In addition to highlighting several of Kazue's performances, the program also contains archival footage of Tadao playing his koto.
- Data Entry Date: 9/17/2003
