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Shakuhachi [Kensuke Kawase plays for Jerome Robbins].

Title
Shakuhachi [sound recording] : [Kensuke Kawase plays for Jerome Robbins].
Author
Kawase, Kensuke.
Publication
1971.

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Additional Authors
  • Robbins, Jerome.
  • Estate of Jerome Robbins. dnr
  • Oral history archive.
Found In
Jerome Robbins Collection
Description
1 sound disc (ca. 28 min.) : digital; 4 3/4 in.
Summary
This session relates to the creation of the score for Jerome Robbins's ballet Watermill. Kensuke Kawase demonstrates techniques on the shakuhachi and plays traditional Japanese compositions. Through a translator, Robbins questions Kawase about the instrument and the types of music he plays, and the two discuss scheduling and plans for the ballet, which is not named.
Alternative Title
Jerome Robbins Collection. Audio materials.
Subjects
Note
  • Recorded Oct. 30, 1971. Kensuke Kawase plays several solo pieces on the shakuhachi [Japanese bamboo flute] , and discusses possible uses of the instrument in a ballet score with Jerome Robbins.
  • Sound quality is good.
Access (note)
  • Permission required.
Funding (note)
  • Preservation was funded by the Jerome Robbins Foundation.
Source (note)
  • Estate of Jerome Robbins
Biography (note)
  • Watermill, which premiered February 3, 1972 at the New York State Theatre, and which was inspired by Noh drama, had a score by Teiji Ito performed live by an ensemble of 6 musicians, including Kensuke Kawase.
Linking Entry (note)
  • Forms part of: Jerome Robbins Collection. Audio materials.
Call Number
*MGZTL 4-2745 JRC
OCLC
755013542
Author
Kawase, Kensuke.
Title
Shakuhachi [sound recording] : [Kensuke Kawase plays for Jerome Robbins].
Imprint
1971.
Access
Permission required.
Original Version
Original format : 1 sound reel (ca. 28 min.; 3 3/4 in. per sec.; half track; 2 channels). Originally recorded 1971.
Funding
Preservation was funded by the Jerome Robbins Foundation.
Biography
Watermill, which premiered February 3, 1972 at the New York State Theatre, and which was inspired by Noh drama, had a score by Teiji Ito performed live by an ensemble of 6 musicians, including Kensuke Kawase.
Linking Entry
Forms part of: Jerome Robbins Collection. Audio materials.
Local Note
Archive original: *MGZTO 7-2745 JRC
Source
Gift; Estate of Jerome Robbins, 1999. NN-PD
Added Author
Robbins, Jerome.
Estate of Jerome Robbins. Donor
Oral history archive.
Added Title
Jerome Robbins Collection. Audio materials.
Found In:
Jerome Robbins Collection
Research Call Number
*MGZTL 4-2745 JRC
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