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Cape Schanck, Victoria, Australia. 

Han  Yi  Shō

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"Shō" - Calligraphy by my Grandpa. (2023)

Henry Liang is a Sydney-based traditional Japanese music performer specializing in the shō, an ancient mouth organ used in Japan’s imperial court music known as gagaku. With a deep commitment to preserving and sharing the rich cultural heritage of Japanese music, Henry brings the timeless sounds of traditional Japan to contemporary Australian audiences. Whether performing at concerts, cultural festivals, or educational events, he offers a rare and authentic experience of Japanese court music in Sydney and across Australia. Bookings are available for solo performances, collaborations, and workshops.

Shō | 笙 .

 

- wind instrument Japan.

- introduced from China around the 7th century.

seventeen bamboo pipes each embedded with a metal free-reed, held on by tree resin/beeswax.

 

- first used in imperial court music known as Gagaku(雅楽).

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