Yasukazu Kanō: shinobue

We Are Preparing a Unique Musical Experience from Japan. This autumn, we warmly invite you to a special encounter with traditional Japanese music at the National Gallery Prague.

One of the world’s leading performers of the traditional Japanese bamboo flute shinobue, Yasukazu Kano, will visit the Czech Republic to introduce audiences to the instrument’s distinctive sound, rich history, and its remarkable role in contemporary musical expression.

The programme will begin with a short public performance in the foyer of the National Gallery, followed by an intimate lecture accompanied by live musical demonstrations. Visitors will embark on a journey from the ancient sounds of Japanese festivals and traditional theatre to Yasukazu Kano’s original contemporary compositions inspired by nature, the wind, birdsong, and the landscapes of Japan.

Come and discover an instrument capable of whispering as gently as a bamboo grove in the breeze, yet powerful enough to stand alongside the thunderous sound of traditional Japanese taiko drums.

📅 Sunday, 13 September 2026, from 4:30 PM
📍 National Gallery Prague – Salm Palace

Admission is free.

Further details will be announced soon. Follow our website and social media so you don’t miss this unique cultural experience.