UW Ethnomusicology Archives audio recordings: UW Center For Asian Arts recordings (Touru Karatsu: Voice Recital), 1962-05-18

Overview of the Collection

Creator
UW Center For Asian Arts
Title
UW Ethnomusicology Archives audio recordings: UW Center For Asian Arts recordings (Touru Karatsu: Voice Recital)
Dates
1962-05-18
Quantity
1 items  :  EC- 1 reel (7 1/2 ips, 2 tr. mono (recorded one side only), 7"); 1 AIFF file; Duration: 00:11:02
Collection Number
1962016
Summary
Recorded in the University of Washington Music Auditorium, 5-18-62.
Repository
University of Washington Ethnomusicology Archives
University of Washington
Ethnomusicology Archives
Box 353450
Seattle, WA
98195-3450
Telephone: 2065430974
ethnoarc@uw.edu
Access Restrictions

Unrestricted: collection is open for research.

Languages
English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

The University of Washington Ethnomusicology Archives has been collecting and curating unique ethnographic music recordings for over 50 years. Its holdings of more than 15,000 items include field recordings documenting music traditions of all kinds from most areas of the world, concert recordings of visiting musicians, and films and videos of a variety of musical events, as well as several hundred musical instruments. The Archives serves the students and faculty in the UW Ethnomusicology Program, the broader university community, Pacific Northwest tribes, and an international clientele of musicians, students, and teachers.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

Contents: Performers - Touru Karatsu (tenor), Virginia Clinton (piano) - Contemporary music: Tr. 1 - Oyabune Kobune (song from "Nippon no Fue") by Kozaburo Hirai (1:30); Tr. 2 - Kayano Kiyamano by Kosaku Yamada (2:43); Tr. 3 - Komoro Naru Kojyo no Hotori by Ryutaro Hirota (1886-1965) (6:49) (three songs from the recital were recorded)

Transmission Data: Digital file created 2/2012 - 62-16.1.aif (48 kHz/24-bit); 3 tracks.

Documentation: Concert program

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Description
1962016-0001: Concert: Toru Karatsu
1 audiotape : Audio Reel

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Ethnomusicology
  • Piano

Geographical Names

  • Asia
  • Japan

Other Creators

  • Personal Names
    • Clinton, Virginia (performer)
    • Karatsu, Touru (performer)