Deborah Andrus, clarinetWorldWinds
Shakuhachi and clarinet join forces to present WorldWinds, a duo exploration of Japanese music, past and present. From the ancient heritage of Japanese Zen meditation music to modern dances, they blend musical traditions from East and West in a single performance. The shakuhachi is an end-blown Japanese flute, dating back as far as the 8th century, and is deeply rooted in traditional Japanese music -- and the clarinet is a quintessentially Western instrument, many centuries younger. Bridging centuries of music and thousands of miles, WorldWinds offers a unique perspective on world music in today’s smaller world.Suitable as a concert, festival or symposium performance, or school educational program, WorldWinds can also be combined with shakuhachi and/or clarinet workshops, lessons, or master classes.
Deborah Andrus, clarinet
Wind & Water
In the centuries-old Japanese tradition of shakuhachi music, the never-ending forces of wind and water often serve as a metaphor for spiritual exploration.
Classical guitar and shakuhachi explore both traditional and modern works of wind and water --
from the calm of a fog at sea to pounding ocean waves or cascading wateralls, from spring breezes to a cold winter wind, and more...
Suitable as a concert, festival or symposium performance, or school educational program, Wind & Water can also be combined with shakuhachi and/or guitar workshops, lessons, or master classes.
John Arnold, guitar