The traditional Shakuhachi standards “Sokaku reibo” and “Tsuru no sugomori” share a common theme of the parent-child bond between cranes, tracing the rearing of the young to the leaving of the nest.
Compositions with these same names exist in every Shakuhachi school and faction, and even now are often played and performed. The fact that so many different songs with the same names are in existence implies that musicians have over time repeatedly created new and innovative arrangements for them while prizing the distinctive techniques and performance methods they require. Shakuhachi virtuosos of today gathered under one roof for a joint performance of these and other well-known pieces. As well as music handed down within each school/faction, the event also featured performance of unique interpretations based on research of various documents and music sources. The audience was also treated to new works by contemporary Shakuhachi composers, as well as new works and large-scale performances by members of the Network.

Program
Part 1 / classical Shakuhachi pieces
Kinko ryu honkyoku “Sokaku reibo”
Futaikenden “Tsuru no sugomori”
Tozanryu honkyoku “Tsuru no sugomori”
Renpoken, Kisenken “Tsuru no sugomori”

Part 2 / contemporary works
“Jakumetsu no uta” (2019) composed by Satoshi Tanomura [premiere]
“Tsuru no sugomori” (2007) composed by Kumiko Takahashi
“CraneSpotting” (2019) composed by Kazunori Miyake [premiere]