Shakuhachi: The Sound of Silence
Shakuhachi: The Sound of Silence by Sounds of St Cecilia's V is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at St Cecilia's Hall. It has 1 performance listed, running from Wed 26 Aug, 15:00 to Wed 26 Aug, 15:00. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
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.
Details
- Performer: Sounds of St Cecilia's V
- Venue: St Cecilia's Hall
- Space: The Concert Room
- Genre: MUSIC, Classical, Historical
- Country: UNITED KINGDOM - SCOTLAND
- Running time: 60 minutes
- Room size: about 180 seats (The Concert Room) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 1, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: lift
- Access features: Step-free access, Accessible toilet
- Venue notes: Wheelchair access type:Lift (Building Lift)
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Wed 26 Aug, 15:00 — Already performed — £15.00