Description

6. – 8. 09. 2021
Studio Neiro
support: Marek Kimei Matvija

Study the shakuhachi with the legendary John Kaizan Neptune for three days in Prague. Learn fundaments of shakuhachi embouchure, practice and special techniques, Attend concerts and shakuhachi listening sessions. Meet fellow players.

Each morning after guided warm-up and ro-buki with the player of the Kifu kai, Marek Kimei Matvija, Neptune will explain special and fundamental techniques of the shakuhachi. Ranging from correct embouchure, finger movement, precise meri-kari transitions to various special techniques and practice routines, these classes aim to improve your playing regardless of your school or playing ability.

The morning programme can be purchased individually.

You can choose from following options:

Morning sessions are 780 CZK (approx. 30 EUR) per day.

The afternoon programme  (September 6 – 8) is 150 EUR maximum capacity 5 students.

Participation in the entire intensive can be purchased for 5200 CZK  (approx. 200 EUR.)

Detailed programme:

September 6
9:00-10:00 Tea & ro-buki with Marek Kimei Matvija
10:30-12:00 Balancing your practice
19:00 OPTIONAL:  Dinner and shakuhachi open mic (for additional 30 EUR)

September 7
9:00-10:00 Tea & ro-buki with Marek Kimei Matvija
10:30-12:00 Developing your tone
19:00 OPTIONAL:  Dinner and shakuhachi listening to Marek’s shakuhachi vinyl collection (for additional 20 EUR)

September 8
9:00-10:00 Tea & ro-buki with Marek Kimei Matvija
10:30-12:00 Shakuhachi special techniques

ISFP PROGRAMME IN THE FOLLOWING DAYS:

09.09. – 10.09. Symposium MEETING OF WORLDS: Traditional Instruments and Their Role in Contemporary Composition
HAMU

09.09. 2021 John Kaizan Neptune: Live & Screened
screening of Words Can’t Go There film and concert of JKN with Stratocluster (CZ)
Bio OKO

10.09. Concert Meeting of Worlds
PUNCTUM Krásovka

13.09. BERG Orchestra: Chimera
World premieres: Klusák & Vášová, Vtípilová
John Kaizan Neptune & Orchestr BERG
Savarin Palace