Musicon Festival of East Asian Music
Tuesday 28th & Wednesday 29th February 2012
Building on the success of last year’s Festival, which focused on stringed instruments, Musicon presents three concerts with the theme of “bamboo”. Following a free introductory lecture by Dr. David Hughes (Tuesday 28th February 4:30pm, University Music School, Palace Green), the three concerts showcase the varied sonorities of traditional bamboo flutes from Japan, China/Taiwan and Korea, while also introducing other evocative instrumental colours.
The Sound of Zen: music for shakuhachi and biwa
Tuesday 28th February 2012 7:30pm University Music School, Palace Green
Birds in the Shade: a recital of Chinese flute music
Wednesday 29th February 2012 1pm University Music School, Palace Green
Refined Pleasures: an evening of Korean ensemble music
Wednesday 29th February 2012 7:30pm Durham Town Hall