The Shape of Sound: A Piano Paints the Seasons of Nara
October 3, 2020
45 min
Season 4 - Episode 19: The Shape of Sound: A Piano Paints the Seasons of Nara
00:00 / 45:00
Overview
"The 72 Pentads of Yamato" produced by NHK Nara has garnered more than 2 million views online from around the world. Each pentad, or five-day season, reflects on the Japanese ideal of living in harmony with nature in Yamato, the ancient name for Nara. The series is created by Nara videographer Hozan Koichi and Kawakami Mine, a pianist who has performed in Spain. Follow Kawakami in her preparations for their next project—the pinnacle of the series—a devotional offering at Kasuga Taisha Shrine.
Episode Information
TV Show
NHK WORLD PRIME
Season
Season 4
Episode Number
19
Air Date
October 3, 2020
Runtime
45 minutes
Guest Stars
Davina Robinson
Self - Narrator (voice)
Mine Kawakami
Self - Pianist