Taikoza and Ichiro Jishoya in concert: Taiko and dance
7 – 9PM
Event: Taikoza, the phenomenal Japanese taiko drum group presents Ichiro Jishoya, the amazing Japanese Taiko soloist in his New York City debut performing with Taikoza, an event you will not want to miss.
When: Sunday September 15th 2013 at 7 PM
Where: Symphony Space
2537 Broadway @95th street, NYC
Tickets: $36.00 $28.00 for students and members
$20 for Children, Symphonyspace.org or call 212-864-5400
Train: Subway 1, 2 and to 96th Street
Taikoza.
Experience the thunderous rhythms of the ancestral Japanese Taiko drums and the magical sounds of the bamboo flutes. Hear the giant 400 pound and six foot long Taiko drum, give thunderous voice to traditional and new compositions. Roughly translated, Taiko means big drums-and that’s exactly what Taikoza brings. Big Drums, powerful rhythms, and electrifying, room-thumping energy. This exciting group draws from Japan’s rich tradition of music and performance to create a highly visual performance. With colorful traditional costumes and dynamic motion, Taikoza’s shows are immensely popular with audiences of all ages. Drawing from Japan’s rich tradition of music and performance, Taikoza has created a new sound using a variety of traditional instruments. In addition to drums of assorted sizes, Taikoza incorporates the shakuhachi and the Fue (both bamboo flutes) and colorful dances. The group has toured internationally and has appeared on ESPN, NBC, History Channel, etc. Taikoza’s music is featured on Nintendo’s wii game: Red Steel. www.taikoza.com.
Ichiro Jishoya Graduated from Osaka University of Arts Music Performance Department. Played in Osaka Philharmonic Orchestra before joining ONDEKOZA to serve as leader and music director. Since 2002,performing as solo performer, and has appeared on over 1500 stages of the world including Berlin Philharmonic Hall and Sadler’s Wells Theatre, London. In 2011, he played and composed music for the documentary: “Inclusion: The Joy of Drumming” (produced by Japan’s renowned humanitarian and former First Lady Kayoko Hosokawa, who founded the Special Olympics Nippon in 1994). www.eonet.ne.jp/~ichiro-com
This performance is made possible in part by funds from East Winds, Inc. and in part with public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs
For more info or photos please contact: Marco Lienhard, E-mail: shaku8@aol.com
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