Colours in Traditional Japanese Music In brief Date - 8 August 2026Venue - St Cecilia's HallFeatured performer - Tanaka Denjiro VIIFestival - Edinburgh Festival Fringe Book your free ticket on the Fringe website About the eventStep into a world where sound paints vivid portraits of ancient Japan. This evocative performance explores the tonal colours of Kabuki theatre, contrasting the powerful, rhythmic energy of drums with the elegant, delicate melodies of the flute.Tanaka Denjiro VII and his musicians weave a rich tapestry of sound, revealing the many shades of emotion within traditional Japanese art. More than a concert, it is an immersive experience of vibrant, living heritage. Witness the breathtaking artistry and sophisticated beauty of culture in full bloom.The event is presented in partnership with the Japan Foundation and is generously supported by the Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation, Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation and the Japanese Consulate in Edinburgh.How to attendThis event is part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. It is free to attend, and tickets are available through the Fringe website. Book your free ticket on the Fringe website Are you interested in studying with us?We are the only university in Scotland to offer full undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes in both Chinese and Japanese, as well as postgraduate programmes in Korean Studies and East Asian Studies. Find out more about Asian Studies at Edinburgh Tags Asian Studies Aug 08 2026 18.00 - 19.00 Colours in Traditional Japanese Music The first of two concerts by Tanaka Denjiro VII and musicians from the Kabuki Theatre, which will explore the tonal colours of Kabuki theatre and showcase the many shades of emotion within traditional Japanese art. Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe. St Cecilia's Hall Niddry Street Edinburgh EH1 1LG Find the venue: St Cecilia's Hall Book your free ticket on the Fringe website This article was published on Monday 3 August 2026
Colours in Traditional Japanese Music In brief Date - 8 August 2026Venue - St Cecilia's HallFeatured performer - Tanaka Denjiro VIIFestival - Edinburgh Festival Fringe Book your free ticket on the Fringe website About the eventStep into a world where sound paints vivid portraits of ancient Japan. This evocative performance explores the tonal colours of Kabuki theatre, contrasting the powerful, rhythmic energy of drums with the elegant, delicate melodies of the flute.Tanaka Denjiro VII and his musicians weave a rich tapestry of sound, revealing the many shades of emotion within traditional Japanese art. More than a concert, it is an immersive experience of vibrant, living heritage. Witness the breathtaking artistry and sophisticated beauty of culture in full bloom.The event is presented in partnership with the Japan Foundation and is generously supported by the Daiwa Anglo-Japanese Foundation, Great Britain Sasakawa Foundation and the Japanese Consulate in Edinburgh.How to attendThis event is part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. It is free to attend, and tickets are available through the Fringe website. Book your free ticket on the Fringe website Are you interested in studying with us?We are the only university in Scotland to offer full undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes in both Chinese and Japanese, as well as postgraduate programmes in Korean Studies and East Asian Studies. Find out more about Asian Studies at Edinburgh Tags Asian Studies Aug 08 2026 18.00 - 19.00 Colours in Traditional Japanese Music The first of two concerts by Tanaka Denjiro VII and musicians from the Kabuki Theatre, which will explore the tonal colours of Kabuki theatre and showcase the many shades of emotion within traditional Japanese art. Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe. St Cecilia's Hall Niddry Street Edinburgh EH1 1LG Find the venue: St Cecilia's Hall Book your free ticket on the Fringe website This article was published on Monday 3 August 2026
Aug 08 2026 18.00 - 19.00 Colours in Traditional Japanese Music The first of two concerts by Tanaka Denjiro VII and musicians from the Kabuki Theatre, which will explore the tonal colours of Kabuki theatre and showcase the many shades of emotion within traditional Japanese art. Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
