Notes: This
is an album of favorite Japanese melodies in a "East Meets
West" atmosphere. Rampal seems as comfortable in this
setting as he is in any other. His appreciation for both
the people and the music comes through in this pairing of flute
and harp. The album was recorded in France with special arrangements
made by the composer Akio Yashiro. There are no notes concerning
the cover art, but it is a wonderful work in the traitional Japanese
style. Muted colors and simple lettering, it works very well.
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