Kono Michi / Yu-Yake Ko-Yake
Die Wiener Sängerknaben
- Artist
- Die Wiener Sängerknaben
- Label
- Columbia
- Catalog number
- LL-170
- Format
- 7" · 45 RPM · Single
- Country
- Japan
- Released
- 1959
- Genre
- Classical
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Released in 1959 by Nippon Columbia, this 45 RPM record features the Vienna Boys Choir, or Die Wiener Sängerknaben, performing two classic Japanese children's songs: Kono Michi and Yu-Yake Ko-Yake. The recording was produced during a period when the choir frequently toured internationally, bridging European choral traditions with popular global repertoires to build cultural goodwill and reach wider audiences beyond classical music circles.
The arrangement reflects the choir's signature tonal clarity, characterized by the light, ethereal vocal timbre for which the group has been celebrated since its inception in the late 15th century. By selecting these specific Japanese folk compositions, the choir aimed to honor local musical heritage while showcasing their technical precision. The record was well-received as a charming curiosity, highlighting the unique appeal of a European institution interpreting Eastern melodic structures for the Japanese record-buying public.
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