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with Asaka Shirai <\/strong>and Luca Panetti<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A sonic journey across centuries and continents: the workshop dedicated to the zither<\/strong> (chorded psaltery) reveals the secrets of an instrument with a fascinating history. Originating in Bavaria and spreading through Europe at the end of the 19th century, the zither<\/strong> found new life thanks to French Benedictine monks in the 1970s, eventually reaching Japan, where it gained extraordinary popularity thanks to the country\u2019s rich musical culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this session, participants will explore the construction methods and mechanical workings of the instrument. Under the guidance of Luca Panetti<\/strong>, an expert builder of organs and cetre since 1998, and with technical support from renowned performer Asaka Shirai<\/strong>, techniques of tuning and maintenance will be studied in depth.But it\u2019s not just theory: the workshop will include presentations of various repertoires and plenty of hands-on experimentation with different models. Participants will have the chance to play, sing, and have fun together, discovering the energy of an instrument that, like the ocarina, unites distant traditions in a joyful atmosphere of shared music-making.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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