Shakuhachi and Uguisu

A couple of years ago, in spring, I went out to a local park with my shakuhachi, and recording device and recorded an improvised duet between myself and an uguisu (Japanese Nightingale). Then a few months ago my good friend Mike Sharp, mountaineer, mathematician and master chef, edited the recording.
The result is as below.
http://www.archive.org/details/ShakuhachiAndUguisu


I have never manage to combine the right elements since then, i.e. season, time, place, weather, instrument, recorder, but I will try to do it again.


I do feel rather guilty towards infringing natural laws. The uguisu was probably singing to claim his territory. These sessions often end with the bird flying away. My apologies to Mother Nature.

Marcello Shakuhachi Concerto in D minor

マルチェルロ　尺八によるオーボエ協奏曲二短調            尺八　ヰヴ呂山

The Marcello Oboe Concerto was composed sometime in the Baroque era. However at that time the shakuhachi was unknown in Europe so Marcello had to make do with an oboe. So here, at last, is the masterpiece restored to its intended glory.


The performance was  on Saturday 9th. October, at Mikiyama Koen Hall, with the Miki Chamber Orchestra conducted by Toshi Iwata. It all went very well, and was an enjoyable concert.



Here is a recording done professionally.


Here is a  video  shot from the back of the hall. Looks pretty but the sound is not so good.

For further information about the Miki Chamber Orchestra, in Japanese, see this MCO site.