About this Event
Goucher Art Galleries is honored to present the U.S. tour debut of internationally acclaimed shakuhachi bamboo flute master Hideo Rakudō. This special performance marks the first stop of his United States tour, offering audiences a rare opportunity to experience the meditative depth and expressive power of this ancient Japanese instrument.
The shakuhachi, a traditional end-blown bamboo flute once played by Zen Buddhist monks, carries a sound both elemental and intimate—breath transformed into tone, silence shaped into resonance. Through masterful technique and spiritual sensitivity, Rakudō brings centuries of musical lineage into the present moment.
His performance bridges tradition and contemporary sensibility, moving fluidly between classical honkyoku repertoire, improvisational passages, and cross-cultural exploration. Each note invites listeners into a space of reflection—where breath, bamboo, and body become one.
As the opening performance of his U.S. tour, this evening holds particular significance: a first encounter, a shared beginning. Audiences will witness not only extraordinary musicianship but an embodied practice rooted in discipline, mindfulness, and reverence for nature.
Join us for an unforgettable evening of sound, stillness, and cultural exchange.
Experience the breath of bamboo.
Experience Hideo Rakudō.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Silber Art Gallery, 1021 Dulaney Valley Road, Towson, United States
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