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THE SHAKUHACHI 5: Japanese New Music
The main concert of the International Shakuhachi Festival Prague 2025 will be performed by the Japanese all-star ensemble The Shakuhachi 5.
Read moreThe main concert of the International Shakuhachi Festival Prague 2025 will feature the Japanese all-star ensemble The Shakuhachi 5.
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HAMU, Theater Inspirace
Curated Open-MIC I.
Matinné with Japanese instruments
Read moreCurated open mic concert showcasing current passions of the shakuhachi community.
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New Town Hall
ZEN: Sound and Silence
Japanese spiritual music
Read moreImmerse yourself in the haunting sounds of the shakuhachi flute, an instrument whose ancient traditions are believed to communicate with the spirits of nature, animals, and people. Today, these traditions continue to thrive, passed down through generations of shakuhachi players who both preserve and evolve this sacred art form. Its unique sound resonates not only…
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HAMU
In the Air and Other Pieces for Shakuhachi & Koto by JKN
Study group for intermediate to advanced shakuhachi players
Read moreModern music with jazz influence for shakuhachi and koto
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HAMU
In the Air and Other Pieces for Shakuhachi & Koto by JKN
Study group for intermediate to advanced koto players
Read moreModern music with jazz influence for shakuhachi and koto
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HAMU
Sue no Chigiri (末の契, shakuhachi)
Study group for intermediate to advanced shakuhachi players
Read moreJiuta sōkyoku for koto, shakuhachi, and shamisen composed by Matsuura Kengyō
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HAMU
Sue no Chigiri (末の契, koto)
Study group for intermediate to advanced koto players
Read moreJiuta sōkyoku for koto, shakuhachi, and shamisen composed by Matsuura Kengyō
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HAMU
Homura (焔)
Study group for intermediate to advanced koto players
Read moreLearn the accompaniment parts of Homura composed by Tadao Sawai in 1979
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HAMU
Practice Strategies by John Kaizan Neptune
Covered by Shakuhachi Workshop PASS
Read moreJohn Kaizan Neptune tells how to develop a training routine
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HAMU
Rokudan no Shirabe (Tōzan, Western notation)
Covered by Shakuhachi Workshop PASS
Read moreLearn the classical sōkyoku piece with John Kaizan Neptune
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HAMU
Miroslav Srnka Talks About the New Piece for The SHAKUHACHI 5
Covered by Shakuhachi Workshop PASS
Read moreListen to a talk by a Czech leading composer Miroslav Srnka about his new composition for The SHAKUHACHI 5
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HAMU
Understanding the Jiuta Lyrics, the Case with Sue no Chigiri. 1
Covered by Shakuhachi Workshop PASS
Read moreGunnar Jinmei Linder is a leading scholar on jiuta sōkyoku, Japanese traditional ensemble music
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HAMU
Understanding the jiuta lyrics, the case with Sue no Chigiri. 2
Covered by Shakuhachi Workshop PASS
Read moreGunnar Jinmei Linder is a leading scholar on jiuta sōkyoku, Japanese traditional ensemble music
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HAMU
Dietmar Ippu Herriger: Workshop 1
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HAMU, Theater Inspirace
Curated Open-MIC II.
Matinné with Japanese instruments
Read moreCurrent passions of the international shakuhachi community.
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HAMU
Oushu Sashi with Reison Kuroda
Study group for intermediate to advanced shakuhachi players
Read moreStudy group led by master shakuhachi player Reison Kuroda
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HAMU
Shoganken Reibo s Akihitem Abamou
Study group for intermediate to advanced shakuhachi players
Read moreStudy group led by master shakuhachi player Akihito Obama
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HAMU
The ways of practices for enjoying the shakuhachi
Covered by Shakuhachi Workshop PASS
Read moreLearn with masterplayer Kizan Kawamura how to get the most out of your practice
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HAMU
How to play contemporary music (How to play, and alternate fingerings)
Covered by Shakuhachi Workshop PASS
Read moreDiscover the new sounds, techniques and expressions possible with the shakuhachi with master player Kizan Kawamura
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HAMU
Techniques of the Kinko School
Covered by Shakuhachi Workshop PASS
Read moreLearn the fundamental and complex techniques of the Kinko school with shakuhachi master player Reison Kuroda
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HAMU
Kemuri no Kyoku (Smoke): Composed by Reison KURODA
Covered by Shakuhachi Workshop PASS
Read moreUnique opportunity to learn Kemuri no Kyoku with its composer and shakuhachi master player Reison Kuroda
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HAMU
Introduction to Ueda-ryū
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HAMU
Easy to Intermediate Technique Practice
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HAMU
ABC Absolute beginners SHAKUHACHI 1
Read moreWith Marek Kimei Matvija
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HAMU
ABC Absolute beginners KOTO 1
Read moreWith Markéta Fujita Reiter
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HAMU
Dietmar Ippu Herriger: Workshop 2
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HAMU, Theater Inspirace
Curated Open-MIC III.
Matinné with Japanese instruments
Read moreCurrent passions of the international shakuhachi community.
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HAMU
Esashi Oiwake with Akihisa Kominato
Study group for beginner to intermediate shakuhachi players
Read moreStudy group led by master shakuhachi player Akihisa Kominato
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HAMU
Shika no Tone with Akihito Abama
Study group for intermediate shakuhachi players
Read moreStudy group led by master shakuhachi player Akihito Obama
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New Town Hall
Naoko Kikuchi: koto unlimited
Read moreRenowned for her mastery of the Japanese koto, Naoko Kikuchi brings an extraordinary depth of sound to the concert stage. With the delicate precision of ivory nails, she transforms the koto into a vessel of sonic poetry, weaving intricate melodies and rhythms that range from intimate whispers to dynamic, sweeping gestures. As a disciple of…
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HAMU
Takeda Drum – Introducing a New Drum by JKN
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HAMU
Improving Tone Color
Covered by Shakuhachi Workshop PASS
Read moreLearn about the principles of tone production with Marek Kimei Matvija, shakuhachi player of the Kifū-kai
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HAMU
MERI-KARI technique of the Kifu-kaiMERI-KARI technique of the Kifu-kai
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HAMU
How to produce big sounds easily
Covered by Shakuhachi Workshop PASS
Read moreImprove your fortissimos, making them light, precise and readily available, with shakuhachi master player Ken-ichi Tajima
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HAMU
Let’s Play Rokudan no Shirabe(六段の調)Together
Covered by Shakuhachi Workshop PASS
Read moreLearn the classical sōkyoku piece Rokudan no Shirabe with master player Ken-ichi Tajima
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HAMU
ABC Absolute beginners SHAKUHACHI 2
Read moreWith Marek Kimei Matvija
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HAMU
ABC Absolute beginners KOTO 2
Read moreWith Markéta Fujita Reiter
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HAMU
Dietmar Ippu Herriger
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HAMU, Theater Inspirace
Student Concert
Read moreConcert for and by the festival participants
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HAMU
Kinko-ryū honkyoku techniques, the case with Ginryū Kokū (1)
Covered by Shakuhachi Workshop PASS
Read moreLearn ancient Kinko-ryū honkyoku with Gunnar Jinmei Linder
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HAMU
Kinko-ryū honkyoku techniques, the case with Ginryū Kokū (2)
Covered by Shakuhachi Workshop PASS
Read moreLearn ancient Kinko-ryū honkyoku with Gunnar Jinmei Linder
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HAMU
Tone Color, Pitch and How to End the Sound Beautifully
Covered by Shakuhachi Workshop PASS
Read moreLearn how to control you and shape your sound with master player Akihisa Kominato
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HAMU
Mogamigawa Funauta (最上川舟唄)
Covered by Shakuhachi Workshop PASS
Read moreLearn the famous min’yo piece with shakuhachi master player Akihisa Kominato