Tag ‘An Invitation from Tamasaburo Bando into the World of Kodo’
“‘An Invitation from Tamasaburo Bando into the World of Kodo’ Sado Performance” by Koharu Ido
“An Invitation from Tamasaburo Bando into the World of Kodo” Sado Performance
On May 19, we held the opening night of Kodo Premium Concert “An Invitation from Tamasaburo Bando into the World of Kodo” at Amusement Sado.
This is the first time we have given a performance with a commentary by our artistic director, Tamasaburo Bando. He talked about an array of episodes since his first encounter with Kodo, so it was a very interesting new programme.
I learned a lot by being involved with this dynamic Kodo performance, which depicts the ensemble’s spiral of evolution from the past into the future.
Our performance on Sado had a unique programme* that also featured some pieces from our next new production, “Kodo One Earth Tour: Spiral.” We hope you’ll join us this fall to see “Spiral” on its first tour throughout Japan.
*Premium Concert programme will differ in Tokyo, Kyoto, Kagawa, & Kumamoto.
We look forward to seeing you all at a theater somewhere soon!
Photos: Takashi Okamoto
“Kodo One Earth Tour 2016: Spiral” Japan Tour
http://www.kodo.or.jp/news/20160900oet_en.html
[Kodo 35th Anniversary Special Event] Kodo Premium Concert
–An Invitation from Tamasaburo Bando into the World of Kodo–
http://www.kodo.or.jp/news/20160519kodopremiumconcert_en.html
“Thank You for Coming to Our Performances in Tokyo” by Ryotaro Leo Ikenaga
Thank You for Joining Us at Tokyo University of the Arts for
Kodo Premium Concert
–An Invitation from Tamasaburo Bando into the World of Kodo–
Numerous artists at the forefront of the performing arts scene in Japan and around the world are Tokyo University of the Arts alumni. At the end of May, we gave three performances at the University’s concert hall, which received an enthusiastic response thanks to the presenter and each audience.
This performance is accompanied by a commentary in Japanese* by our artistic director, Tamasaburo Bando. He speaks of his relationship with Kodo over the past 16 years and thoughts behind his direction.
Tamasaburo’s commentary is filled with surprising stories and jokes, so we are entertained on stage by his words from start to finish.
*Note: His commentary is in Japanese only, so if you don’t understand Japanese, please let our drumming do all the talking.
I hope everyone who attends this performance will enjoy the programme as much as we do!
We are now in Kyoto performing at Kyoto Theater, which is located inside the Kyoto Station building. We look forward to seeing everyone there!
Photos: Takashi Okamoto
Kodo Premium Concert
–An Invitation from Tamasaburo Bando into the World of Kodo–
June 1 (Wed)–3 (Fri), 2016 Kyoto Theater, Kyoto City
Start:
June 1 (Wed) 11:00, 16:00 (2 performances)
June 2 (Thu) 11:00, 16:00 (2 performances)
June 3 (Fri) 11:00
Note: Commentary will be in Japanese only.
http://www.kodo.or.jp/oet/20160601-03b_en.html
“Our Sado Performance Tomorrow” by Yuta Sumiyoshi
Performance on Sado Island on May 19th!
On May 19, we will perform a new piece that I composed, which will feature in “Kodo One Earth Tour: Spiral” from September. This is a special addition to the Sado Premium Concert that will not be included in the other Premium Concerts. So don’t miss it! Please come along!
[Kodo 35th Anniversary Special Event] Kodo Premium Concert
–An Invitation from Tamasaburo Bando into the World of Kodo–
May 19 (Thu), 2016 Amusement Sado, Sado Island, Niigata
Doors Open: 18:00 / Start: 18:30
Tickets: SS-seats 5,000 yen, S-seat 4,500 yen *Elementary to high school students receive 2,000 yen back at the door.
Seating Details: All seats reserved. Please refrain from bringing preschoolers (ages 5 & under).
Ticket Outlets: Amusement Sado Tel. 0259-52-2001 (Tue–Fri, 9:00–17:00, tickets must be collected at Amusement Sado), Kodo Ticket Service Tel. 0259-86-2330 (Mon–Fri, 9:30–17:00)
Sado Performance Details: http://www.kodo.or.jp/oet/20160519b_en.html
“Only Two Days until our Sado Performance” by Kenta Nakagome
Sado Performance on May 19th!
In two days, we will present our debut Kodo Premium Concert here on Sado Island, “–An Invitation from Tamasaburo Bando into the World of Kodo–.”
Our stage rehearsals are well under way.
We hope to see you at the theater on May 19th!
There will be a chance for you to play taiko at the venue, too!
[Kodo 35th Anniversary Special Event] Kodo Premium Concert
–An Invitation from Tamasaburo Bando into the World of Kodo–
May 19 (Thu), 2016 Amusement Sado, Sado Island, Niigata
Doors Open: 18:00 / Start: 18:30
Tickets: SS-seats 5,000 yen, S-seat 4,500 yen *Elementary to high school students receive 2,000 yen back at the door.
Seating Details: All seats reserved. Please refrain from bringing preschoolers (ages 5 & under).
Ticket Outlets: Amusement Sado Tel. 0259-52-2001 (Tue–Fri, 9:00–17:00, tickets must be collected at Amusement Sado), Kodo Ticket Service Tel. 0259-86-2330 (Mon–Fri, 9:30–17:00)
Sado Performance Details: http://www.kodo.or.jp/oet/20160519b_en.html
▼Further performances will be held in Tokyo, Kyoto, Kagawa, & Kumamoto
[Kodo 35th Anniversary Special Event] Kodo Premium Concert
–An Invitation from Tamasaburo Bando into the World of Kodo–
- May 19 (Thu), 2016 [18:30] Amusement Sado, Sado Island, Niigata
- May 28 (Sat), 2016 [13:00/18:00] Sogakudo Concert Hall, Tokyo University of the Arts, Taito Ward, Tokyo
- May 29 (Sun), 2016 [13:00] Sogakudo Concert Hall, Tokyo University of the Arts, Taito Ward, Tokyo
- June 1 (Wed), 2016 [11:00/16:00] Kyoto Theater, Kyoto City
- June 2 (Thu), 2016 [11:00/16:00] Kyoto Theater, Kyoto City
- June 3 (Fri), 2016 [11:00] Kyoto Theater, Kyoto City
- June 29 (Wed), 2016 [18:30] Rexxam Hall (Kagawa-ken Kenmin Hall), Takamatsu, Kagawa
- July 16 (Sat), 2016 [14:00] Yachiyoza Theater, Yamaga, Kumamoto
- July 17 (Sun), 2016 [14:00] Yachiyoza Theater, Yamaga, Kumamoto
- July 18 (Mon), 2016 [14:00] Yachiyoza Theater, Yamaga, Kumamoto
- July 19 (Tue), 2016 [14:00] Yachiyoza Theater, Yamaga, Kumamoto