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Koga Masayuki

古賀将之

Koga Masayuki
Shakuhachi & Composer
msyk@earthlink.net

Masayuki Koga studied Kinko shakuhachi with his father, Kiichi Koga, and Tozan school with Kazan Sakai in Tokyo. In 1967, he became the youngest member of the award-winning Ensemble Nipponia, and continued to work with them for the following four years. In 1973, he moved to the United States. He founded the Japanese Music Institute of America in 1981. He has taught in the San Francisco Bay Area, at the Naropa Institute and at the University of Hawaii at Hilo. In 1998, he collaborated with Taiko artist Kenny Endo in the Deai project, funded by the Rockefeller Foundation. He has been selected for the 1998-2000 Touring Artists Directory by the California Arts Council.

Students

Albums

Autumn Mist Autumn Mist

A collection of duets, bringing the natural beauty and vibrant richness of the Japanese bamboo flute to compositions originally written for Western instruments. Koga's clear-voiced shakuhachi is complemented here by the sensitive guitar of Douglas Hensley.

Beyond Time And Space Beyond Time And Space

Original compositions for the solo bamboo flute played by shakuhachi master Masayuki Koga. This haunting, poignant music creates a bridge between East and West, accessible to Western ears while remaining true to its meditative Japanese origins.

Beyond Time And Space Vol II Beyond Time And Space Vol II

Distant Cry of Deer, The Distant Cry of Deer, The

Honkyoku and bass shakuhachi improvisations.

East Meets East Vol 1 East Meets East Vol 1

With Rahul Sariputra on Sitar and Bhushan Sapori and Kulwant Singh on Tabla Duet

East Wind East Wind

A collection of Koga's best compositions.

Heart of the Wind Heart of the Wind

Drawing on the tradition of Japanese folk songs as well as that of the original shakuhachi music, Masayuki Koga here creates a rich collection of improvisational pieces. He paints the tonal landscape with the elements natural to this bamboo flute and give us a recording which is familiar yet new each time we listen.

Koga Masayuki Shakuhachi Solo Music Koga Masayuki Shakuhachi Solo Music

Misty - Japanese Magic Flute Misty - Japanese Magic Flute

This recording of solo shakuhachi music represents a dimension of improvisation, not only for shakuhachi but for all flute music as well. While the sound and essence of the music dwell within the traditional realm of shakuhachi music, string currents of other music contribute to from the whole : the hopeful contentment of the Japanese folksong, the elegant clarity and balance of Classical music embraced by rhythms both familiar and new. All of these diverse elements combine gracefully to form a truly new shakuhachi sound.

Moon at Dawn Moon at Dawn


Seoto - Sound In the Rapids

A collection of five pieces spanning two centuries from T. Sunazaki accompanied by Michiyo Koga and Masayuki Koga. Included are one classical ensemble, three modern pieces form Michio Miyagi and one contemporary piece. Seoto = Sound of the rapids / Michio Miyagi (4:58) -- Sanka = A poem of praise (9:37) / Tadao Sawai -- Knono yorokobi = A delight of the day / Michio Miyagi (5:55) -- Sarashifu tegoto = Instrumental music of Sarashi / Michio Miyagi (7:25) -- Sueno chigiri = Unfilled devotion / Kengyo Matsuura (12:34).

Shakuhachi with Piano in Concert Shakuhachi with Piano in Concert

Tracks Recorded

Pieces KanjiLengthAlbumInstrument
Play Button Autumn Mist 07'24 Autumn Mist Shakuhachi
Convexity - Concerto for Three Ensembles and Japanese Drums Part 1 凸 三群の三曲と日本太鼓のための協奏曲 一 Ensemble Nipponia plays the Music of Miki Minoru 2 Shakuhachi
Play Button East Meets East 23'18 East Meets East Vol 1 Shakuhachi
Play Button Esashi Oiwake 江差追分 06'07 Beyond Time And Space Shakuhachi
Figures for Four Groups - 1. Aya 四群のための形象 Ensemble Nipponia plays the Music of Miki Minoru 3 Shakuhachi
Figures for Four Groups - 2. Iki 四群のための形象 Ensemble Nipponia plays the Music of Miki Minoru 3 Shakuhachi
Figures for Four Groups - 3. Kuse 四群のための形象 Ensemble Nipponia plays the Music of Miki Minoru 3 Shakuhachi
Figures for Four Groups - 4. Toh 四群のための形象 Ensemble Nipponia plays the Music of Miki Minoru 3 Shakuhachi
Play Button Four Miniatures 07'00 Autumn Mist Shakuhachi
Play Button Fuki (Koga) 03'10 Beyond Time And Space Vol II Shakuhachi
Play Button Gael's Song 04'58 Beyond Time And Space Shakuhachi
Play Button Gael's Song 04'15 Distant Cry of Deer, The Shakuhachi
Play Button Gael's Song 04'10 Koga Masayuki Shakuhachi Solo Music Shakuhachi
Play Button Gael's Song of '83 04'16 Beyond Time And Space Vol II Shakuhachi
Play Button Gnossiennes 03'15 Shakuhachi with Piano in Concert Shakuhachi
Play Button Gymnopedie 04'42 Shakuhachi with Piano in Concert Shakuhachi
Play Button Gymnopedie - 1 03'40 Autumn Mist Shakuhachi
Play Button Gymnopedies - 2 and 3 03'40 Autumn Mist Shakuhachi
Habataki no Uta はばたきの歌 Ensemble Nipponia plays the Music of Miki Minoru 2 Shakuhachi
Play Button Haru no Umi 春の海 06'53 Moon at Dawn Shakuhachi
Play Button Haru no Umi 春の海 07'50 Shakuhachi with Piano in Concert Shakuhachi
Play Button Hi Shi Ryo 05'58 Beyond Time And Space Shakuhachi
Play Button Hi Shi Ryo 05'35 Beyond Time And Space Vol II Shakuhachi
Play Button Hietsuki Bushi 稗搗節 02'41 Beyond Time And Space Shakuhachi
Play Button Hietsuki Bushi 稗搗節 02'36 Shakuhachi with Piano in Concert Shakuhachi
Play Button Hisa 03'21 Beyond Time And Space Vol II Shakuhachi
Play Button Improvisation 03'44 Beyond Time And Space Vol II Shakuhachi
Play Button Improvisation 06'50 Beyond Time And Space Vol II Shakuhachi
Play Button Improvisation 05'30 Beyond Time And Space Vol II Shakuhachi
Play Button Improvisation 04'00 Distant Cry of Deer, The Shakuhachi
Improvisation 03'20 Distant Cry of Deer, The Shakuhachi
Play Button Improvisation 03'20 Distant Cry of Deer, The Shakuhachi
Play Button Improvisation 08'00 Distant Cry of Deer, The Shakuhachi
Improvisation 12'23 Heart of the Wind Shakuhachi
Improvisation 01'55 Heart of the Wind Shakuhachi
Improvisation 02'58 Heart of the Wind Shakuhachi
Improvisation 01'43 Heart of the Wind Shakuhachi
Improvisation 03'11 Heart of the Wind Shakuhachi
Improvisation 06'08 Heart of the Wind Shakuhachi
Improvisation 02'15 Heart of the Wind Shakuhachi
Improvisation 06'00 Heart of the Wind Shakuhachi
Improvisation 04'01 Heart of the Wind Shakuhachi
Play Button Improvisation 04'02 Koga Masayuki Shakuhachi Solo Music Shakuhachi
Play Button Improvisation 03'19 Koga Masayuki Shakuhachi Solo Music Shakuhachi
Play Button Improvisation 08'08 Koga Masayuki Shakuhachi Solo Music Shakuhachi
Play Button Improvisation 06'02 Misty - Japanese Magic Flute Shakuhachi
Play Button Improvisation 03'09 Misty - Japanese Magic Flute Shakuhachi
Play Button Improvisation 03'30 Misty - Japanese Magic Flute Shakuhachi
Play Button Improvisation 03'48 Misty - Japanese Magic Flute Shakuhachi
Play Button Improvisation 04'05 Misty - Japanese Magic Flute Shakuhachi
Play Button Improvisation 02'00 Misty - Japanese Magic Flute Shakuhachi
Play Button Improvisation 03'30 Misty - Japanese Magic Flute Shakuhachi
Play Button Improvisation 02'08 Misty - Japanese Magic Flute Shakuhachi
Play Button Improvisation 02'23 Misty - Japanese Magic Flute Shakuhachi
Play Button Improvisation 05'00 Misty - Japanese Magic Flute Shakuhachi
Play Button Improvisation 03'25 Misty - Japanese Magic Flute Shakuhachi
Play Button Itsuki no Komoriuta 五木の子守唄 01'47 Distant Cry of Deer, The Shakuhachi
Play Button Itsuki no Komoriuta 五木の子守唄 01'51 Koga Masayuki Shakuhachi Solo Music Shakuhachi
Play Button Itsuki no Komoriuta 五木の子守唄 02'42 Shakuhachi with Piano in Concert Shakuhachi
Play Button Izumi 07'40 Moon at Dawn Shakuhachi
Play Button Kazoe Uta Hensokyoku 数え唄変奏曲 05'49 Moon at Dawn Shakuhachi
Play Button Kodama (Koga) こだま 13'15 Beyond Time And Space Shakuhachi
Kuradando - Cantata for Mixed Chorus and Japanese Instruments くるだんど 奄美の旋律による混声合唱と日本楽器のためのカンタータ Ensemble Nipponia plays the Music of Miki Minoru 4 Shakuhachi
Play Button Nanbu Ushioi Uta 南部牛追唄 03'36 Beyond Time And Space Shakuhachi
Play Button No Information 07'45 Autumn Mist Shakuhachi
Paraphrase 古代舞曲によるパラフレーズ Ensemble Nipponia plays the Music of Miki Minoru 4 Shakuhachi
Play Button Pavane Pour une Infante Defunte 亡き王女のためのパヴァーヌ 05'52 Shakuhachi with Piano in Concert Shakuhachi
Play Button Rokudan no Shirabe 六段の調 09'20 Distant Cry of Deer, The Shakuhachi
Play Button Rokudan no Shirabe 六段の調 08'19 Koga Masayuki Shakuhachi Solo Music Shakuhachi
Play Button Rokudan no Shirabe 六段の調 08'10 Moon at Dawn Shakuhachi
Play Button Sashi no Kyoku 04'08 Beyond Time And Space Vol II Shakuhachi
Play Button Shigarami No. 2 しがらみ第2 05'16 Hibiki - Contemporary Music for Japanese Traditional Instruments - 2 Shakuhachi
Play Button Shika no Tône (Don't know which version) 鹿の遠音 10'00 Distant Cry of Deer, The Shakuhachi
Play Button Shika no Tōne (Kinko Ryū) 鹿の遠音 09'54 Koga Masayuki Shakuhachi Solo Music Shakuhachi
Play Button Siciliano 03'04 Autumn Mist Shakuhachi
Play Button Sokyo 04'44 East Meets East Vol 1 Shakuhachi
Play Button Sokyokyoku 09'02 Beyond Time And Space Shakuhachi
Play Button Sokyokyoku (Koga) 11'06 East Meets East Vol 1 Shakuhachi
Play Button Sonata in G-Minor, Op. 1, No. 2 05'50 Autumn Mist Shakuhachi
Sonnet ソネット Ensemble Nipponia plays the Music of Miki Minoru 1 Shakuhachi
Play Button Suite, Opus 300 10'30 Autumn Mist Shakuhachi
Play Button Toguchi 04'48 Beyond Time And Space Vol II Shakuhachi
Play Button Uchiku 06'47 Shakuhachi with Piano in Concert Shakuhachi
Play Button Zangetsu 残月 11'00 Moon at Dawn Shakuhachi
Play Button Zen Dance 11'01 East Meets East Vol 1 Shakuhachi

Composed or Arranged

Shakuhachi Compositions
Title Kanji Year Alternate Title
Fuki (Koga)

Fortateness
Gael's Song


Gael's Song of '83


Geal's Song


Hi Shi Ryo

Beyond Time and Space
Hisa

Neble
Kodama (Koga) こだま


Sashi no Kyoku


Sokyokyoku


Toguchi

Small Gate