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Yamamoto Shūya

山本修也

Koto & Composer

Born in Tokyo, Yamamoto Shūya studied Ikuta-ryū koto under his mother,Yamamoto Utashito, from an early age.
Graduated from the Department of Traditional Japanese Music, Faculty of Music, Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music in 1995.
Graduated from the 41st NHK Traditional Music Technicians Training Program.
Was a member of the Shoha Traditional Music Society, a member of the Japan Sankyoku Association, and a member of the Morinokai.
Also a composer.

Tracks Recorded

Pieces KanjiLengthAlbumInstrument
Play Button Hachidan no Shirabe 八段の調 08'51 Fascination of the Shakuhachi - 3 Koto
Midare Rinzetsu 乱輪舌 09'04 Fascination of the Shakuhachi - 4 Koto