Credits:

Nakay Tomoya

Description:

This is the second album by Tomoya Nakai, a 25-string koto player who is highly regarded among young hogaku performers for his creative original works and collaborations with various musical genres. Nakai's "playing field" is very broad, including original pieces based on Noh plays such as "Izutsu" and "Aoiage," as well as "Akatonbo" (Red Dragonfly), which he says was inspired by the Finnish kantele. His concentration on his fingertips as he plucks the strings and the delicacy and power of his tones lead the listener into an ethereal world. ［Comments courtesy of ALM RECORDS and Kojima Recording.]