Credits:

Manabe Naoyuki

Description:

Naoyuki Manabe, who has established a unique reputation as a composer and sh player, releases his second albumhis first in 17 yearsfeaturing all original compositions. Featuring live recordings from past recitals held in 2003, 2006, and 2012, the album includes not only solo sh pieces but also collaborations with the koto and the Chinese sheng. Manabe, who believes that breathing is the most important element in music, composed these pieces for the shan instrument played while breathingand by performing them himself, he has opened up a unique world for listeners to experience. (C)RS