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Maki Ishii – Profile

General Information

An artistic profile: A textual profile of life and work of Maki Ishii
Chronology: A chronological listing of Maki Ishii's life and work

Notable Events

German-Japanese Festival for Contemporary Music (1967-1972)
Institute for Music-Projects Tokyo and the TOKK Ensemble (1971-1978)
Panmusik Festival and Competition for Japanese Traditional Instruments (1976-1984)
Insel Musik Festival Berlin (1978-1987)
Tokyo Summer Festival (1985-1989)
Gold Blend Concerts (1993-?)
Nagano Winter Olympics (February 1998)
World Games Akita (August 2001)

Important Compositions

Works for Japanese Drums: Monochrome, Monoprism
Ballett Music: Kaguyahime Ballet
Buddhist Chant: Kaeru no Shōmyō
Chamber Opera: Chigyō – Tojirareta Fune

Unusual Instruments

Cidelo Ihos (metal instruments created by artist Kazuo Harada)
Mokugyo (temple blocks)
Mokushō (wood blocks)
Kin (metal sound bowls)
Hyōshigi (wooden clappers)