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Rooted in Zen meditation, the shakuhachi – a Japanese bamboo flute – explorers the boundary between sound and silence. Today, its evocative voice resonates beyond temples, bringing a centuries-old tradition into modern concert halls for a wider audience. This concert focuses on Sir Nicholas Shackleton's remarkable instrument collection which includes over 800 clarinets featuring on this occasion the shakuhachi. This memorial concert provides a unique opportunity to explore a different instrument and sound world.
This is an archived listing from the 2026 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Sounds of St Cecilia's V: Shakuhachi: The Sound of Silence is by Markus Guhe, listed under Music in the Fringe programme. It plays at St Cecilia's Hall, 50 Niddry Street, EH1 1LG, 26 August.
The show runs 60 minutes and is suitable for ages 12+. Tickets are £15.