This captivating cantata tells the story of Old Japan through the eyes of an old man who has lived through its many changes. Through song, the cantata weaves together tales of courtly love, samurai battles, and the natural beauty of Japan. The music, composed by Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, is lush and melodic, and perfectly captures the spirit of Japan. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the...