Year: 2014
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New ESS Newsletter, Vol. 3 (2014) – just published
The new ESS newsletter Vol.3 2014 has just been published. It features new articles and information around the shakuhachi, including a report from this year Summer School in Radolfzell – you can find it in the Publication section here: Publications/Newsletter
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New CD Review: Mountain Hermit’s Secret Wisdom
NEW CD REVIEW JUST ADDED Cornelius Shinzen Boots – Mountain Hermit’s Secret Wisdom
You can read the review here: Publications/CD Reviews
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Photos from Radolfzell Summer School 2014
The ESS Summer School in Radolfzell has just finished. Four days of great workshops and concerts!
Summer School participants and teachers perform Katsuya Yokoyama’s composition “Goru” in Allensbach -
New CD Reviews added (Furuya Teruo, Matama Kazushi, Kakizakai Kaoru)
Véronique Piron reviews two new CD releases by this years ESS Summer School Japanese guest teachers: Furuya Teruo, Matama Kazushi & Kakizakai Kaoru – Fudo and Furuya Teruo – Ukigumo.
Fudo 
Ukigumo Jim Franklin reviews the new LP release Recovery Suite by David Ross (electronics) & Clive Bell (shakuhachi)
Recovery Suite You can read them here: Publications/CD Reviews
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ESS Newsletter, Vol. 2 (2014) just published!
The new ESS newsletter Vol.2 2014 has just been published. It features new articles and information around the shakuhachi – you can find it in the Publication section here: Publications/Newsletter
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ESS Discount to New Members!
Are you a shakuhachi player, student, composer, or enthusiast based in Europe or with an interest to find out what is happening in the European scene?
Come and join us now – only €10 for the first year!
We are offering a special rates for any new member subscription until 31 December 2023!
What’s that?
The ESS is a membership-based charity. We have over 150 members from all around Europe and beyond, and we want to grow this community even more.We are offering a 50% discount for the first year of membership for any people who become new members before 31 December 2023. If you are just starting out on your shakuhachi journey, or if you have been playing for a while and are not sure if being an ESS member is for you, then join us for this reduced price and get a flavour of all the benefits of being a member!
The normal price for an annual ESS membership is €20 and the discounted price is €10. For this price you get discounts are any events organised by the ESS, can participate in ESS events (e.g. winter concert) or help with organising activities if you have a particular interest, and get discounts on online shakuhachi shops.
NOTE: Due to restrictions with paypal, you would need to pay the full €20 and you will receive a refund for €10 – if you have any questions are are not sure if being an ESS member is for you, get in touch!
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Radolfzell Summerschool Updates
Radolfzell Summer School draft schedule uploaded Visit the Schedule & Concerts page to download the latest schedule.
INDIVIDUAL LESSONS with Furuya Teruo, Matama Kazushi and Kakizakai Kaoru at Radolfzell 2014
Please see the Teachers page on the Radolfzell 2014 website for details of how to book an individual lesson in the days prior to the Radolfzell Summer School. -
ESS 2014 – Vol. 1 Newsletter published
The new ESS newsletter Vol.1 2014 has just been published. It features new articles and information around the shakuhachi – you can find it in the Publication section here: Publications/Newsletter
ESS NL Vol1 2014