MUSIC FROM JAPAN WORKS INFORMATION

Composer Name: Joji Yuasa

Composition Name: Maibataraki II

Composition Date:                       1987 
Configuration:                         Solo
Japanese Instrument(s):                Y
Length:                                FLEX
Players:                               1
Version (Original/Revised):            O
MFJ Presented:                         Y


American Premiere Venue:               The Asia Society
American Premiere City:                New York City
American Premiere Sponsor:             Music From Japan, Inc.
American Premiere Date:                3/19/89
American Premiere Performers:          Michiko Akao, Nachiko Maekane
Article/Review:                        R

Publication:                           The New York Times
Title:                                 Jap. Flute & Percussion Instr.
Author/Critic:                         Allan Kozinn
Publication Date:                      3/24/89
Reaction:                              Positive
Synopsis:                              Miss Akao's concentration and the fluidity of her playing were
                                       most striking in Joji Yuasa's "Maibataraki II".
Origin (American/Japanese):            A