Carl Rathus - Shakuhachi

Contact Carl

carlCarl commenced his study of the Shakuhachi in 1975 in Okinawa in the Tozan Tradition. After some years travelling he returned to Japan and studied with Sakai Chikuho, head of the Chikuho School in Osaka.

Since returning to Australia Carl has studied with Riley Lee in Sydney and Kakizakai Kaoru in Japan. Carl spent much of 2000 studying with Master Kakizakai.

For the past decade Carl has been teaching shakuhachi privately and performing in the South East Queensland area. He specialises in the Zen inspired honkyoku repertoire, which is predominantly a solo style. He also plays the more modern style, combining with Lauren Stephenson on koto in the duo, Itotake. He explores new possibilities, including fusion with Indian classical music.

Carl Rathus
Brisbane
Australia
( 07) 3379-7859
c_rathus@hotmail.com

 

The World Shakuhachi Festival 2008 will be held in Sydney from 4th - 8th July 2008.
This world-wide gathering of renowned shakuhachi players, Living National Treasures from Japan, professional performers, scholars, absolute beginners and enthusiasts will be held in Australia for the first time. There will be concerts, workshops, master classes, seminars, and the International Shakuhachi Chamber Music Composition Competition 2008.