James Galway, Tokyo String Orchestra – "Song Of The Seashore" And Other Melodies Of Japan (CD, 1985, RCA Red Seal)

Why This CD Matters
James Galway interprets traditional and popular Japanese melodies through lyrical flute performances accompanied by the Tokyo String Orchestra. Conductor Hiroyuki Iwaki, harpist Ayako Shinozaki, and koto player Susumu Miyashita help shape the album’s blend of Japanese musical themes and orchestral arrangements.

Collector Note
This 1985 US RCA Red Seal edition carries catalog number RCD1-3534 and was manufactured in Japan by Denon/Nippon Columbia. Producer Ralph Mace originally recorded the program with Galway and the Tokyo String Orchestra for RCA.

Availability
Single copy available—once it’s gone, it’s gone.

Condition & Details
CD: Near Mint
Case: VG+ with light wear; will be replaced if cracked
Booklet: VG+ with light wear

Technical Details
Format: CD
Label: RCA Red Seal
Catalog Number: RCD1-3534
Country: US
Year: 1985
Genre: Folk, World, & Country
Style: Folk

Tracklist
Sunlight Shining Through The Trees (Komorebi) – Introduction
The Moon On The Ruined Castle (Kojo-No-Tsuki) – 4:28
Song Of The Seashore (Hamabe No Uta) – 2:54
Lullaby (Itsuki No Komoriuta) – 3:42
Sunlight Shining Through The Trees – Coda – 0:56
Red Dragonfly (Aka Tombo) – 2:32
Cherry Blossom Time (Hana) – 2:30
The Evening Primrose (Yoi Machigusa) – 2:53
Song Of The Seashell (Sakuragi No Uta) – 2:47
My Homeland (Furusato) – 2:53
Cherry Blossoms (Hana) – Introduction – 0:55
The Port Of Habu (Habu No Minato) – 3:48
The Coconut Shell (Yashi-No-Mi) – 2:23
Misty Moon Night (Oboro Tsukiyo) – 3:14
Cherry Blossoms (Hana) – 6:22

Shipping & Handling
CD cleaned with alcohol swabs.
Ships in protective CD bag.
Case replaced with new case if cracked.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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