Sounds of St Cecilia’s V: Shakuhachi: The Sound of Silence
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Sounds of St Cecilia’s V: Shakuhachi: The Sound of Silence offers a unique sonic exploration on Wednesday 26 August at 3pm within the intimate Concert Room at St Cecilia’s Hall in Edinburgh. This captivating performance shines a spotlight on the shakuhachi, the traditional Japanese bamboo flute, and its profound resonance with Zen meditation practices. Audiences will be guided on a journey that delves into the delicate equilibrium between audible sound and contemplative silence, a hallmark of this ancient instrument's character. This event forms a vital part of an ongoing series dedicated to showcasing and examining a significant collection of musical instruments. Tickets are available for purchase, with prices ranging from a modest £5 to £15, making this an accessible opportunity to experience a truly distinctive musical and philosophical encounter.
The concert will feature a selection of instruments from Sir Nicholas Shackleton's remarkable collection, with a focus on the shakuhachi, a traditional Japanese bamboo flute. This will provide a unique opportunity to experience a distinct sound world.
The event is a memorial concert, and the shakuhachi's evocative voice will resonate in the intimate Concert Room at St Cecilia's Hall. The performance will explore the delicate equilibrium between sound and silence, a hallmark of the shakuhachi's character.
The event takes place on Wednesday 26 August at 3pm. Tickets are available for purchase, with prices ranging from £5 to £15.
Details written from the information supplied by the event organiser.
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Sounds of St Cecilia’s V: Shakuhachi: The Sound of Silence takes place on Wednesday, 26 August 2026 at 16:00.
Sounds of St Cecilia’s V: Shakuhachi: The Sound of Silence is held at St Cecilia’s Hall: Concert Room & Music Museum, The University of Edinburgh in Edinburgh (50 Niddry Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1LG).
Tickets for Sounds of St Cecilia’s V: Shakuhachi: The Sound of Silence are priced at £5. Live prices and availability are shown on stcecilias.ed.ac.uk.
Tickets for Sounds of St Cecilia’s V: Shakuhachi: The Sound of Silence 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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Sounds of St Cecilia’s V: Shakuhachi: The Sound of Silence
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Sounds of St Cecilia’s V: Shakuhachi: The Sound of Silence offers a unique sonic exploration on Wednesday 26 August at 3pm within the intimate Concert Room at St Cecilia’s Hall in Edinburgh. This captivating performance shines a spotlight on the shakuhachi, the traditional Japanese bamboo flute, and its profound resonance with Zen meditation practices. Audiences will be guided on a journey that delves into the delicate equilibrium between audible sound and contemplative silence, a hallmark of this ancient instrument's character. This event forms a vital part of an ongoing series dedicated to showcasing and examining a significant collection of musical instruments. Tickets are available for purchase, with prices ranging from a modest £5 to £15, making this an accessible opportunity to experience a truly distinctive musical and philosophical encounter.
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The concert will feature a selection of instruments from Sir Nicholas Shackleton's remarkable collection, with a focus on the shakuhachi, a traditional Japanese bamboo flute. This will provide a unique opportunity to experience a distinct sound world.
The event is a memorial concert, and the shakuhachi's evocative voice will resonate in the intimate Concert Room at St Cecilia's Hall. The performance will explore the delicate equilibrium between sound and silence, a hallmark of the shakuhachi's character.
The event takes place on Wednesday 26 August at 3pm. Tickets are available for purchase, with prices ranging from £5 to £15.
Details written from the information supplied by the event organiser.
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St Cecilia’s Hall: Concert Room & Music Museum, The University of Edinburgh50 Niddry Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1LG
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When is Sounds of St Cecilia’s V: Shakuhachi: The Sound of Silence?
Sounds of St Cecilia’s V: Shakuhachi: The Sound of Silence takes place on Wednesday, 26 August 2026 at 16:00.
Where is Sounds of St Cecilia’s V: Shakuhachi: The Sound of Silence taking place?
Sounds of St Cecilia’s V: Shakuhachi: The Sound of Silence is held at St Cecilia’s Hall: Concert Room & Music Museum, The University of Edinburgh in Edinburgh (50 Niddry Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1LG).
How much are tickets for Sounds of St Cecilia’s V: Shakuhachi: The Sound of Silence?
Tickets for Sounds of St Cecilia’s V: Shakuhachi: The Sound of Silence are priced at £5. Live prices and availability are shown on stcecilias.ed.ac.uk.
How do I get tickets for Sounds of St Cecilia’s V: Shakuhachi: The Sound of Silence?
Tickets for Sounds of St Cecilia’s V: Shakuhachi: The Sound of Silence 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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