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22
Aug 2026
(Sat)

Strings of Japan: Discovering the Beauty of the Shamisen

Event of
Humanities and Law Open Day (August 2026)
Subject
Japanese
Print
Date & time
22Aug 2026 (Sat)15:15 - 16:15 Free
Type of Event
In-person Attendance
Venue
Room 312, 3/F, Admiralty Centre, 18 Harcourt Road, Admiralty, HK (access via the shopping arcade escalators through Exit A, Admiralty MTR Station)
Speaker
  • Ms Etta Lee (Professional Shamisen Performer)

Ms Etta Lee

Ms. Etta Lee graduated from the Department of Music at The Chinese University of Hong Kong. She trained in Japanese koto performance under Mitsue Imatake of the Ikuta-ryū Kyoto Tōdōkai and Hino Tamami of the Sawai Koto School, and obtained her Koto Instructor Certification (Shihan) in Japan in 2023. She is currently pursuing further advanced studies under Grand Master Utanoichi Okuda of the Seiha Hōgaku Academy, with a focus on classical Japanese koto and shamisen music.

REGISTER (IN-PERSON ATTENDANCE)
Enquiry
3762 0820 (jolang@hkuspace.hku.hk)
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Strings of Japan: Discovering the Beauty of the Shamisen

This talk will introduce the Japanese shamisen, guiding participants to explore its historical development, distinctive characteristics, and significant role in Japanese musical culture. The speaker will demonstrate a range of playing techniques and styles, explaining how the shamisen conveys emotion and narrative, and allowing the audience to experience its unique tonal qualities and rhythmic charm firsthand. Suitable for beginners and anyone interested in Japanese culture, the session combines explanation with live performance to offer an in-depth appreciation of the beauty of traditional Japanese music.

Language: Cantonese & Japanese