The Role of Traditional Japanese Instruments in Three Recent Operas

The Role of Traditional Japanese Instruments in Three Recent Operas

The role of traditional Japanese instruments in "An Actor's Revenge," "Joruri" and "The Eurasian Trilogy" is examined. In most cases, it is impossible to take music conceived for Western instruments and transfer it to Japanese instruments.

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Veröffentlicht in:Perspectives of new music 1989-07, Vol.27 (2), p.164-174
Hauptverfasser: Miki, Minoru, Tedford, John
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Concertos
Kabuki
Kotos
Librettos
Musical instruments
Musical performance
Opera
Orchestras
Revenge
Theater
Tradition and Renewal in the Music of Japan
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Zusammenfassung:The role of traditional Japanese instruments in "An Actor's Revenge," "Joruri" and "The Eurasian Trilogy" is examined. In most cases, it is impossible to take music conceived for Western instruments and transfer it to Japanese instruments.
ISSN:0031-6016
2325-7180
DOI:10.2307/833407