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Amadera ya - the different kinds of Satsumabiwa
The modern Satsumabiwa in both its forms, Nishikibiwa and Tsurutaryu Satsumabiwa, has become the default instrument in modern compositions
tcmcharlie
Aug 1, 20243 min read


Amadera ya - a newly composed work for solo Satsumabiwa by Elif Karlidag (2024)
a serene and atmospheric scene of a women's temple adorned with mosquito nets, set against the backdrop of a moonlit evening....
tcmcharlie
Jul 18, 20244 min read


To London with Satsumabiwa
I visited London last week to play Satsumabiwa in a new opera by Elif Karlidag
tcmcharlie
Mar 28, 20245 min read


導き Michibiki: the path to Japan
Michibiki describes the sense of being led somewhere, being brought to a place one did not often expect.
tcmcharlie
Mar 9, 20246 min read
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