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Tamotsu Kinoshita

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Yasushi Kinoshita, who had gained fame as a singer since before World War II, also devoted himself to choral education. Drawing on his deep familiarity with traditional Japanese performing arts, he introduced Yamato-kotoba into the world of choral music, leaving a lasting and profound influence that continues to this day.The mixed-voice choral collection *Sara* was originally composed as a solo piece by Kiyoshi Nobutoki but was arranged for chorus by Kinoshita and has been sung continuously ever since. This recording was broadcast on the NHK radio programs Good Morning Chorus (1978) and FM Classic Hour (1979), and includes footage of the rehearsala rare treat in the world of choral music.Please enjoy the beauty of Yamato-kotobawhich makes full use of the unique phonetic qualities of traditional Japaneseunder the baton of Tamotsu Kinoshita.Fontec