Masaki Uehara

Japanese: 上原真佐喜 - うえはらまさき

The name of the head of the Yamada school of koto music. Currently in its second generation, it is the third since the founder's teacher, Masako Okumura (1841-91).

[Keiko Hirayama]

First World

(1869-1933) His real name was Kotaro. He became blind at the age of three. At the age of nine, he became a disciple of Asai Chizuka, a female disciple of Chiyoda Kengyo of the Yamada school. At the age of 21, he studied under Okumura Masako. He composed works such as "Spring Morning" and "Season of the Village."

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II

(1903-96) Her real name was Tokiko Hayashi. She was the daughter of the founder. After her father's death, she took over as the second head. She conveys the correct tradition of Yamada-ryu Jorurimono. In 1970, she was recognized as a holder of an Important Intangible Cultural Property, and in 1983, she became a member of the Japan Art Academy. Her compositions include "Ryūtatsu Kuzushi" and "Chikurin no Shichiken."

[Keiko Hirayama]

Source: Shogakukan Encyclopedia Nipponica About Encyclopedia Nipponica Information | Legend

Japanese:

山田流箏曲(そうきょく)家の家元名。現在2世を数えるが、初世の師の奥村真佐古(まさこ)（1841―91）からでは3世となる。

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