Nishikawa Kohei
西川 浩平
Geboren 1953
Shinobue
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Distinguished flutist Kohei Nishikawa studied with Ririko Hayashi at the Toho Gakuen Conservatory. While still a student, he became a member of the New Japan Philharmonic Orchestra, performing under Seji Ozawa at Carnegie Hall (New York), the United Nations, and Champs-Elysees Hall (Paris), and went on to become principal flutist of the Osaka Philharmonic for three seasons. He subsequently left the orchestra to pursue a career specializing in Japanese bamboo flutes (shinobue and nohkan), and joined the Pro Musica Nipponia in 1980. With this ensemble he performs traditional and contemporary Japanese repertoire, including appearances with the New York Philharmonic, Gewandhaus, Helsinki, and a number of Japanese orchestras. In 1999, he was a guest soloist with the London Philharmonic and Pasadina orchestras in performances of The Tale of Genji by composer Isao Tomita. In addition to these activities, Kohei Nishikawa currently maintains a busy career performing in Kabuki theater and Buyo dance. 1953 Born in Tokyo. Studied flute under Ririko Hayashi Graduated from Toho Gakuen Music School 1975 Joined Osaka Philharmonic Orchestra as a principal flute player 1976 Won third prize in the First Australlian International Flute Competition 1978 Had recitals in Tokyo and Osaka 1980 Joined ProMusica Nipponia as a Japanese traditional flute player. Played an active part in both Western and Japanese music afterleaving Osaka Philharmonic Orchestra 1994 Established Nishikawa Music Production U.S.A. Inc., in New York as a base of international operation 1996 Currently producing the CD series "Flutist from the East" in Canada and Japan.
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Flutist from the East Volume 1 Modern works for shinobue and nohkan |
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Aoba no Fue | 青葉の笛 | 12'04 | Flutist from the East Volume 1 | Shinobue |
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Fuyu no Ichinichi Part 2 - Finale | 冬の一日・パート２ | 02'44 | Works of Katsutoshi Nagasawa Volume 1 | Shinobue |
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Fuyu no Ichinichi Part 2 - Ice Sliding | 冬の一日・パート２ | 03'05 | Works of Katsutoshi Nagasawa Volume 1 | Shinobue |
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Fuyu no Ichinichi Part 2 - Prelude | 冬の一日・パート２ | 02'51 | Works of Katsutoshi Nagasawa Volume 1 | Shinobue |
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Fuyu no Ichinichi Part 2 - Snowy Night | 冬の一日・パート２ | 03'47 | Works of Katsutoshi Nagasawa Volume 1 | Shinobue |
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Fuyu no Ichinichi Part 2 - The Wind and the Kite | 冬の一日・パート２ | 03'28 | Works of Katsutoshi Nagasawa Volume 1 | Shinobue |
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Hekitan No. 1 | 碧潭 ( へきたん ) 第一番 | 16'55 | Flutist from the East Volume 1 | Shinobue |
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Hinaburi | ひなぶり | 10'42 | Flutist from the East Volume 1 | Shinobue |
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Satto | 颯踏 | 09'48 | Flutist from the East Volume 1 | Shinobue |
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Satto | 颯踏 | 09'52 | Flutist from the East Volume 1 | Shinobue |