The Great Wave: The Profound Sound of the Shakuhachi In brief Date - 20 February 2026Venue - MacLaren Stuart Room, Old CollegePerformer - Shozan Hasegawa Book your free ticket on Universe.com About the eventThis special musical event, a spin-off from the new opera 'The Great Wave', will feature a shakuhachi lecture and performance by shakuhachi player Shozan Hasegawa. The lecture will be mainly presented in Japanese with English translations.The shakuhachi is a flute-like instrument made from bamboo, with a profound sound. Many people have never experienced anything like it. Shozan Hasegawa, who performs in 'The Great Wave', will give a special lecture on the instrument as well as perform several songs. Come along and discover the charm of the shakuhachi.This event is organised in collaboration with the Consulate General of Japan in Edinburgh. Please note that photos and videos will be taken at this event for use by the Consulate, the University of Edinburgh and KAJIMOTO for promotional purposes on social media.Dai Fujikura and Harry Ross's 'The Great Wave' is an extravagant story about artist Katsushika Hokusai and his famous woodblock print The Great Wave off Kanagawa. Information about the opera, along with tickets and showtimes can be found on the Scottish Opera website.Find out more about 'The Great Wave'Photo credit for banner image: Taira TairadateHow to attendThis event is open to all, and free to attend. Spaces are limited, so you can book your ticket via ticketing site Universe.com. Book your free ticket on Universe.com 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 Feb 20 2026 17.30 - 18.30 The Great Wave: The Profound Sound of the Shakuhachi A special musical performance and lecture by shakuhachi player Shozan Hasegawa, off the back of his participation in the current staging of new opera 'The Great Wave'. MacLaren Stuart Room Old College South Bridge University of Edinburgh EH8 9YL Find the venue: Old College Book your free ticket on Universe.com
The Great Wave: The Profound Sound of the Shakuhachi In brief Date - 20 February 2026Venue - MacLaren Stuart Room, Old CollegePerformer - Shozan Hasegawa Book your free ticket on Universe.com About the eventThis special musical event, a spin-off from the new opera 'The Great Wave', will feature a shakuhachi lecture and performance by shakuhachi player Shozan Hasegawa. The lecture will be mainly presented in Japanese with English translations.The shakuhachi is a flute-like instrument made from bamboo, with a profound sound. Many people have never experienced anything like it. Shozan Hasegawa, who performs in 'The Great Wave', will give a special lecture on the instrument as well as perform several songs. Come along and discover the charm of the shakuhachi.This event is organised in collaboration with the Consulate General of Japan in Edinburgh. Please note that photos and videos will be taken at this event for use by the Consulate, the University of Edinburgh and KAJIMOTO for promotional purposes on social media.Dai Fujikura and Harry Ross's 'The Great Wave' is an extravagant story about artist Katsushika Hokusai and his famous woodblock print The Great Wave off Kanagawa. Information about the opera, along with tickets and showtimes can be found on the Scottish Opera website.Find out more about 'The Great Wave'Photo credit for banner image: Taira TairadateHow to attendThis event is open to all, and free to attend. Spaces are limited, so you can book your ticket via ticketing site Universe.com. Book your free ticket on Universe.com 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 Feb 20 2026 17.30 - 18.30 The Great Wave: The Profound Sound of the Shakuhachi A special musical performance and lecture by shakuhachi player Shozan Hasegawa, off the back of his participation in the current staging of new opera 'The Great Wave'. MacLaren Stuart Room Old College South Bridge University of Edinburgh EH8 9YL Find the venue: Old College Book your free ticket on Universe.com
Feb 20 2026 17.30 - 18.30 The Great Wave: The Profound Sound of the Shakuhachi A special musical performance and lecture by shakuhachi player Shozan Hasegawa, off the back of his participation in the current staging of new opera 'The Great Wave'.
