Miyagi is clearly, yes, drawing on Western forms, especially contemporary (to him) composers, in a way that I cannot discern in the Meiji shinkyoku I came across while poking about. I can't really tell the difference between Meiji and Edo music, to be honest -- as you say, no training.
"Miyagi's students" was easier than trying to explain, especially since I'd probably get the explanation wrong.
As for why, I've always assumed it was part of the brickabrack (along with a flute, an ink painting, and an origami book) my parents picked up during our year in Sendai when I was four that formed the background of my childhood.
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Date: 17 September 2013 02:40 pm (UTC)"Miyagi's students" was easier than trying to explain, especially since I'd probably get the explanation wrong.
As for why, I've always assumed it was part of the brickabrack (along with a flute, an ink painting, and an origami book) my parents picked up during our year in Sendai when I was four that formed the background of my childhood.
---L.