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Colours in Traditional Japanese Music
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Colours in Traditional Japanese Music

Sat 8 Aug · 19:00

St Cecilia’s Hall: Concert Room & Music Museum, The University of Edinburgh

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About This Event

Prepare for an immersive sonic journey as Colours in Traditional Japanese Music graces St Cecilia’s Hall in Edinburgh this Saturday, 8 August, commencing at 6pm. This captivating event will feature esteemed musicians hailing from the renowned Kabuki Theatre, who will delve deep into the intricate and evocative tonal colours that define traditional Japanese musical forms. Audiences can anticipate a compelling juxtaposition of rhythmic intensity, embodied by the powerful pulse of drums, against the lyrical grace and melodic beauty of the flute. It promises to be a richly textured performance, offering a unique insight into a vibrant musical heritage. Best of all, admission to this cultural exploration is entirely free, making it an unmissable opportunity for anyone interested in the arts and global music traditions.

The performance will take place in the Concert Room & Music Museum at St Cecilia's Hall, The University of Edinburgh. It will commence at 6pm on 8 August. The event is entirely free to attend.

Tanaka Denjiro VII and musicians from the Kabuki Theatre will be performing. They will delve into the tonal colours of traditional Japanese musical forms, contrasting the powerful, rhythmic energy of drums with the elegant, delicate melodies of the flute.

The event is supported by the Japan Foundation and the Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation.

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Colours in Traditional Japanese Music takes place on Saturday, 8 August 2026 at 19:00.

Colours in Traditional Japanese Music is held at St Cecilia’s Hall: Concert Room & Music Museum, The University of Edinburgh in Edinburgh (50 Niddry Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1LG).

Entry to Colours in Traditional Japanese Music is free.

Tickets for Colours in Traditional Japanese Music can be booked via stcecilias.ed.ac.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.

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