‘Kohachiro Miyata The Complete Masterworks for shakuhachi’ new album by Rodrigo Rodriguez in Peaceful Radio Show 1587
1 April 2024 Uncategorized
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Kohachiro Miyata: “The Complete Masterworks for Shakuhachi” is a captivating album that pays tribute to Rodrigo Rodriguez’s shakuhachi master Kohachiro Miyata and his impactful contribution to Japanese classical music. This album is an amalgamation of reverence and creativity, exploring the emotional and spiritual depths that Miyata has woven throughout his illustrious career.
The album features a carefully curated selection of classic pieces from the Miyata repertoire, masterfully performed by maestro Rodrigo Rodriguez dedicated to highlighting the essence and unique sensitivity of shakuhachi. Each track is an invitation to immerse yourself in the tradition, allowing listeners experience the delicacy of the notes, the evocative spirituality and the connection with nature that characterize Miyata’s music.
The virtuosity of Kohachiro Miyata’s work reaches its peak in the high register, where he challenges the technical boundaries of shakuhachi, weaving melodic lines that flow with astonishing agility. Rodrigo Rodriguez’s ability to convey emotion with every breath is fully revealed, taking the audience through an expressive range from melancholy to euphoria.
Kohachiro Miyata, through the three octaves of the shakuhachi, transcends the physical limitations of the instrument to create a fascinating and emotionally resonant soundscape. His virtuosity lies not only in precise technique, but also in the ability to convey a musical narrative that reflects the cultural and spiritual richness of the art of shakuhachi in Japan.
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