Dinner Classics: The Japanese Album | 
| Creators: Hiroaki Naka, Yo-yo Ma, Anonymous, Hidemaro Konoye, Michio Miyagi, Kazuaki Miyazaki, Haseo Sugiyama, Japanese Traditional, Kosaku Yamada, Kenko Yoshizawa, Masa-aki Hayakawa, Michio Mamiya, Pro Musica Nipponia Ensemble, Jean-pierre Rampal, Masami Nakagawa, Patricia Zander, Sumire Yoshihara, Sumire Yoshiwara, Isaac Stern
Label: Sony
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Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 14039
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.4 x 4.9 x 0.4
MPN: 45546
UPC: 074644554625
EAN: 0074644554625
ASIN: B0000026XT
Release Date: May 17, 1990
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| Tracks:
| • | Sakura, Sakura | | • | Chin-Chin-Chidori | | • | Yamanakabushi | | • | Toryanse (Children's Song) | | • | Chidori No Kyoku | | • | Defune | | • | Oharabushi | | • | Shimabara No Komoriuta | | • | Imayoh | | • | Imayo | | • | Chugoko-Chino-No-Komoriuta | | • | Jogashima No Ame | | • | Haru No Umi | | • | Sakura, Sakura |
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| Customer Reviews: Read 3 more reviews...
 Of cherry blossoms and temple bells... July 14, 2000
Veggiechiliqueen (Deep in the heart of Texas)
27 out of 28 found this review helpful
The Japanese Album was my first foray into the realm of traditional Japanese music, and after eleven years this disc is still my favourite. The music is delicate, refined, and mysterious. It is a blend of both East and West, featuring the harpsichord, flute, violin and cello along with the traditional sounds of the koto, shakuhachi, and Japanese percussion. Excellent performances by Jean-Pierre Rampal, Isaac Stern, and Yo-Yo Ma, and a rather unexpected forward and recipes from Martha Stewart make this an unforgettable disc for dining, studying, or simply relaxing.
Highly enjoyable May 30, 2002
timothy hilliard (usa)
15 out of 15 found this review helpful
Even if you don't know much about Japanese music it is very easy to enjoy this disc.Traditional instrumental tunes are mixed in with contemporary compositions,played on a diverse collection of instruments including the koto.With Isaac Stern on violin, Yo Yo Ma on cello and Jean-Pierre Rampal on flute the performances are top notch.All in all a delightful album for relaxing,reading,dinner, or a long,hot bath.
Beautiful and Relaxing! July 28, 2005
Mariah Monokee
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
A gentle sample of fine, traditional Japanese music at its best. Highly recommended for the novice - "1st timer" - as well as those of more cultured taste. Hauntingly beautiful.
 Softener for the ears... August 25, 2006
Ferdinand (Germany)
5 out of 8 found this review helpful
I am not satisfied with this version of traditional Japanese music at all. In my opinion traditional Japanese music is much more impressive and intense when played on original Japanese instruments. The best example is "Sakura, sakura", one of the most famous Japanese songs. When it is played on Koto and Shakuhachi (Japanese flute) instead of transverse flute it has a different feel and much better quality of expression.
The whole CD is like a softener for an audience which might not be used to a non western sound. At the same time it will get a wrong idea about what Japanese music is and will miss its real quality.
One of the Best Japanese Music Album's I've found November 4, 2006
S. Simpson (Sydney, Australia)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Beautiful selection of Japanese music. Very calming and soothing music. Mainly slow, but does include some quicker pieces of music. Great variety of instruments used such as flute, violin and harpsichord. CD also includes recipe for a Japanese dinner. Great background music for a dinner party. If you like the Soundtrack to Memoirs of a Geisha, you'll enjoy this.
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