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Yamase Shōin I

初世山勢松韻

7/28/1845 - 9/9/1908

Composer & Koto

The third Iemoto of the Yamase school, whose real name was Yoshida Senkichi. He studied under the 2nd generation Yamasei Kensaku and took the name Yamase Shōin after working as Yamasei Kōto. In 1880, he was appointed to the Music Department of the Ministry of Education, and in 1890, he composed "Miyako no Haru" for the opening ceremony of the Tokyo Music School. 1891, he became a professor at the Tokyo Music School (now Tokyo University of the Arts). His works include "Oborozuki," "Hana no Kumo," and "Shiki no Tomo. Developed the multi-stringed koto. His pupils include Hagioka Shōin I and Imai Keishō.

Also Known As 吉田専吉 (Yoshida Senkichi) / 山清勾当 (Yamasei Koto)
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Koto Compositions
Title Kanji Year Alternate Title
Miyako no Haru (Yamada Ryū) 都の春


Shamisen
Hana no Kumo 花の雲


Matsushima Hakkei 松島八景


Oboro Zuki 朧月

Misted Moon
Shiki no Tomo 四季の友