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Seasons in Traditional Japanese Music
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Seasons in Traditional Japanese Music

Sat 8 Aug · 21:00

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

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About This Event

Prepare for a captivating cultural experience as Denjiro Tanaka VII and a distinguished ensemble of musicians from the esteemed Kabuki Theatre grace St Cecilia’s Hall in Edinburgh on Saturday, 8 August 2026. This special performance, titled Seasons in Traditional Japanese Music, promises to be a profound exploration of Japan's most revered musical heritage. Audiences will be treated to a masterful blend of ancient traditions and a distinctly modern intensity, offering a unique and immersive journey through the exquisite beauty of sound. The programme will highlight the exceptional technical precision and artistry of the performers, transporting attendees to another world through their captivating melodies. This is a remarkable opportunity to witness a living tradition brought to life, and admission to this extraordinary event is entirely free.

The performance will take place in the Concert Room & Music Museum at St Cecilia's Hall, The University of Edinburgh. The event is scheduled to start at 20:00 on Saturday, 8 August 2026.

Denjiro Tanaka VII and musicians from the Kabuki Theatre will be performing. The programme will highlight the exceptional technical precision and artistry of the performers, blending vibrant, driving rhythms with the delicate, layered textures of traditional performing arts.

The event is free to attend.

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Frequently asked questions

Seasons in Traditional Japanese Music takes place on Saturday, 8 August 2026 at 21:00.

Seasons 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 Seasons in Traditional Japanese Music is free.

Tickets for Seasons 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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