CONCERTS (public and free)
1.7.2015, 20:00, Église de la Sainte-Famille, 36 bis rue Danton, 94270 Le Kremlin-Bicêtre
Opening Concert : « Zen Garden » (by guest teachers of the Summer School)
Come and discover the meditative and authentic character of the shakuhachi: the original honkyoku repertoire, solo or accompanied by string instruments, the koto and the shamisen – a long and deep journey in the spirit of the mineral world of Japanese gardens…
2.7.2015, 20:00, City Hall (Mairie), place Jean-Jaurès, 94270 Le Kremlin-Bicêtre
Concert #1 : « The Flight of the Crane » (by guest teachers of the Summer School)
The crane, the revered and iconic bird of Japan, has inspired many masterpieces of shakuhachi repertoire. Each school performs their own version of Tsuru no Sugomori or Sōkaku Reibo (Nesting cranes), which are sometimes musically very different from each other. Being the overarching theme of this Summer School, you will be able to hear several versions during this concert, punctuated by the koto, the thirteen strings japanese zither.
3.7.2015, 20:00, Auditorium « l’Echo », 53 avenue de Fontainebleau, 94270 Le Kremlin-Bicêtre
Concert #2 : « Open Mic »
This concert, open to everybody taking part in the Summer School, will allow you to applaud the best students of the Parisian shakuhachi schools and participants; it will also be a unique opportunity to hear ensembles of shakuhachi or unusual crossovers (e.g. shakuhachi, koto and piano).
4.7.2015, 17:00, Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, Parc Pinel
Opening Concert of « Estivales Kremlinoises »
Many surprises await you during this outdoor concert: you will discover the shakuhachi in conventional or in unexpected contexts through encounters with other cultures …
4.7.2015, 20:00, City Hall (Mairie), place Jean-Jaurès, 94270 Le Kremlin-Bicêtre
Concert #3 : « Silk & Bamboo » (by guest teachers of the Summer School)
Bamboo flutes, silk strings – the aesthetics of traditional Japanese instruments also involves very noble materials. This concert will be focusing on ensemble music, the sankyoku (koto, shamisen and shakuhachi), a music that accompanies the singing of ancient poems in form of a duet, trio or quartet. Japanese and European masters of the Summer School will take you on a journey through an extremely refined repertoire.
5.7.2015, 15:30, Auditorium « l’Echo », 53 avenue de Fontainebleau, 94270 Le Kremlin-Bicêtre
Summer School Participants Concert
After four days of intensive courses the participants are invited to present the pieces studied during the Summer School.