Lighthouse Luminaries: Featuring James Nyoraku Schlefer

Join us for a mesmerizing evening at the Gasparilla Island Lighthouse on Monday, March 3, at 6 PM, as we welcome Hermitage Fellow James Nyoraku Schlefer, a Shakuhachi Grand Master and one of the few non-Japanese practitioners to achieve this esteemed rank.

Blending the essential traditions of the shakuhachi, a revered Japanese bamboo flute, with contemporary Western musical stylings, Schlefer will take guests on a journey through the instrument’s rich history and captivating sound. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to experience the magic of one of the world’s greatest living shakuhachi artists in a truly breathtaking setting.

Register now at www.HermitageArtistRetreat.org for Schlefer on Shakuhachi: Ancient Flute in Modern Times.