Japonská nová hudba: The Shakuhachi 5

The main concert International Shakuhachi Festival Prague 2025 will present the Japanese All-Star ensemble the Shakakuhachi 5. The purest form. The Lakuhachi 5 ensemble, consisting of five players of Shakuhachi - Akihit Obama, Kizan Kawamura, Reison Kuroda, Akihisa Kominat and Kenichi Tajima - will present a wide variety of Japanese music traditions and experiments. Each of these masters comes from a different direction and school Shakuhachi, which brings wealth and depth to ensemble compositions. This "empty space", which is so important for the perception of music, is a key element that creates the atmosphere and dynamics of every musical work. The Shakuhachi 5 works masterfully with this space, creating unique compositions that allow listeners to perceive not only the sounds but also the silence that exists between them. This program offers a fascinating view of contemporary Japanese music that combines traditional tools and modern compositional techniques. the world of Japanese art and its connection with music. This project is part of a wider international cycle that includes a new audiovisual work in New York, Tokyo and Prague. Its aim is not only to explore the boundaries of Shakuhachi, but also to cooperate with leading composers who represent Japanese music on the international scene. This concert is an opportunity to experience modern Japanese music that is constantly evolving and remains in a deep dialogue with tradition. choreographic , (2022, 9 ‘), European premiere