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The Soldier’s tale / The Ronin’s tale: A Mixed Media Performance at MoMAK Kyoto; October 6th

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Many thanks to Marguerite Paget for letting us know about this great event which will be held at MoMAK (The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto) on October 6th as part of the Nuit Blanche Kyoto arts festival. The Soldier’s Tale is a theatrical Faustian story of a soldier who sells his prized violin to the devil in return for untold riches. Written in 1918 by C. F. Ramuz … [Read more...]

A Traditional Live Music Show at Ran Theatre Kyoto

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A couple of months ago Mewby and I were invited to attend a traditional live music show at "Ran Theater Kyoto". During the show we were entertained by a large number of talented and enthusiastic musicians playing a variety of traditional instruments from all over the Japanese archipelago. I found the show highly enjoyable, but the audience was a little sparse when we went and … [Read more...]

Music on the Edge of Silence: Shakuhachi Concert with Adrian Freedman

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A solo shakuhachi concert with Adrian Freedman in the beautiful garden of Eiun-In temple, part of the Kurodani temple complex in Kyoto. April 13 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Location: Eiun-In temple, Kyoto-shi, Sakyou-ku, Kurodani-cho 33, Kyoto, Kyoto Japan +Google Map Tickets on the door: ¥2,000 Bridget Scott says, 'A friend of mine, who lived here many years ago and is a … [Read more...]

Ludovic B.A & Yoko Takeda Tour Schedule in Kansai

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Thanks to violinist Yoko Takeda for sending along her tour schedule with French singer-songwriter Ludovic B. A. Yoko writes: "These three will be interesting places to taste the marriage of Japanese and European cultures, Nihonshu bar, winery-restaurant, and an ancient cinema." You can view a video of a performance by Ludovic & Yoko here. The details of the upcoming shows … [Read more...]