# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Ancient Lives: Voices from Heian Japan
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 11 Jan, 2026 at 02:00 pm
- **Event Description**: The Waverly Chamber Music Series will host their fourth concert of their 2025-26 season on Sunday, Jan. 11, featuring the Dr. Eric Wachmann and Dr. Joyce Boss. There is no cost to attend, but donations to support the series will be gratefully accepted.

Blending the music and texts of ancient Japan, Joyce Boss and Eric Wachmann will present a performance featuring readings of poems and writings from the Heian Period of Japan (800-1000 AD) combined with meditative Honkyoku performed on the shakuhachi. Writers including Emperor Jomei ("Heavenly Mount Kagu"), Sei Shonagon ("A preacher should be good-looking"), and Ōtomo no Tabito ("Thirteen poems in praise of wine"_ will be featured alongside traditional works from the Suizen (blowing zen) branch of Zen Buddhism.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waverly/ancient-lives-voices-from-heian-japan/200028918150837
- **Event Categories**: concerts, music, art, literary-art, entertainment, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 61

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Waverly
- **state**: IA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: St. Paul's Lutheran Church
- **lat**: 42.728013201276
- **long**: -92.472815181465
- **full address**: St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 301 1st Street NW,Waverly, Iowa, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Ancient Lives: Voices from Heian Japan
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Ancient Lives: Voices from Heian Japan being held?
  - **A:** Ancient Lives: Voices from Heian Japan takes place on Sun, 11 Jan, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sun, 11 Jan, 2026 at 02:00 pm at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 301 1st Street NW,Waverly, Iowa, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Ancient Lives: Voices from Heian Japan?
  - **A:** Ancient Lives: Voices from Heian Japan is organized by Waverly Chamber Music Series.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Ancient Lives: Voices from Heian Japan is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Waverly, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 60+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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