Masumi Nagasawa is one of the few harpists to perform on the modern Grand Harp, thesingle action harp, the Irish harp, and the kugo (or Japanese ancient harp). She received theMuramatsu Music Prize Grand Prix Japan in 1990. Her partner here, Teunis van der Zwart,has undertaken numerous recordings and tours with outstanding ensembles including theAmsterdam Baroque Orchestra, Orchestre des Champs-Elysées, and many more.