Fūin Kai Concert

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Some impressions of the 
21st Fuke Fūin Kai 普化風韻会 (“Elegant Fuke Gathering”) 
Semi Annual Concert at Kōbe

Here is the program of the meeting 


The Fuke Fūin Kai  is led by Master Uemura Fūgetsu who has a YouTube channel with his recordings. It is accessible through the homepage of the Fūin Kai.

40 players had assembled this time and we played for six hours without a break. It is always an intense experience a real "shakuhachi shower" washing away your daily worries.

Master Uemura Fūgetsu giving the opening address

In the morning before the concert


Towards the end of the meeting



Myself playing









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