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“Kodo ‘DADAN’ Madrid Performance” by Mitsuru Ishizuka
We, the “DADAN” cast & crew, came to Spain’s capital city, Madrid. The other day we were performing on an outdoor stage, so the mechanical atmosphere of this round theater is quite a contrast to that. The circular stalls section in the middle of the theater is apparently sometimes used as a stage for circuses and other events by taking those seats out.
Compared to the other theaters we have performed at on this tour, the stage width and depth are somewhat smaller, so we had to arrange our instruments and the cast formations to suit.
The new members are doing their best to hang in there as we adapt to each different venue we encounter.
Over 1000 people joined us for our evening performance in Madrid, making for a very lively, exciting capital-city performance.
Kodo “DADAN” Spain & France Performances
http://www.kodo.or.jp/news/20140709dadan_en.html
Madrid Performance
On this “DADAN” tour in Spain, we are perfoming in places Kodo has never held concerts before, including here in Madrid. It’s our Spanish capital debut.
An audience of all ages, young and old, came along to see us at the round concert venue, Teatro Price, and they shouted excitedly after each piece, giving us a standing ovation at the end.
“DADAN” is charging on full-steam ahead thanks to the power we have received from our audiences in Spain so far. Thank you very much to everyone who has come along to see us.
Next, we are heading to Lyon in France. It’s been 5 years since we were last here in 2009 to perform at festival “Les Nuits de Fourvière.” Everyone in Lyon, see you really soon!
DADAN Tour Staff
Kodo “DADAN” Spain & France Performances
http://www.kodo.or.jp/news/20140709dadan_en.html
“‘DADAN’ in Tarragona” by Mitsuru Ishizuka
July 12, 2014
We came to Tarragona today, it took us two hours to get here by bus this morning.
Here is the entrance of the theater. What awaits us inside?
We were greeted by a loading route somewhat like a suspension bridge. We had to load all our equipment in along this route, ducking between the trees along the way.
It took us all the way to this amazing outdoor stage!
Behind the stage, you can see the castle-like walls of the city, which was built in ancient Roman times. Tarragona has been designated as a World Heritage Site and we get to perform in front of this gorgeous backdrop.
The junior members, for whom this will be their third performance, were stunned by this situation but they are doing their best!
This stage is outside in the middle of the town, so during our rehearsal we heard chiming church bells, the sound of fireworks at a weekend event, sirens from police cars, etc, etc, and we were worried, wondering what sounds would ring out during our performance. But thanks to the audience’s superb concentration, we weren’t aware of any other noises at all. I was both appreciative and moved by this fact while I was performing. Thank you!
Tomorrow we have a day off in Tarragona. I will go to see the World Heritage sites!
Kodo “DADAN” Spain & France Performances
http://www.kodo.or.jp/news/20140709dadan_en.html
“Rehearsal in Tarragona” by Kenta Nakagome
Photo Album
These pictures are from our rehearsals in Tarragona, Spain. Now, we will go to Madrid. It will be around 34℃ there, but we will do our best!
Kodo “DADAN” Spain & France Performances
http://www.kodo.or.jp/news/20140709dadan_en.html
“DADAN” Castellón Performance
On July 11, we gave a “DADAN” performance at an event commemorating the 20th anniversary of Ube Industries, LTD. in Spain.
Here’s a picture of Kodo’s Spanish agent Isabel Gonzalez with Yosuke Oda.
Ms. Miyanaga from S.L.S., who always does our tour lighting in Japan, joined our tour in Spain for support until Castellón. Thank you and great job, Ms. Miyanaga!
Tomorrow we have an outdoor performance in Tarragona. Our hard schedule continues…
By DADAN Tour Staff
Kodo “DADAN” Spain & France Performances
http://www.kodo.or.jp/news/20140709dadan_en.html
“DADAN Performance in Castellón” By DADAN Staff
The “DADAN” tour members arrived in Castellón for their second performance in Spain.
This performance was a private event for the 20th Anniversary of Ube Industries, LTD. in Spain. We hope they enjoyed our performance!
DADAN Tour Staff
Kodo “DADAN” Spain & France Performances
http://www.kodo.or.jp/news/20140709dadan_en.html
“DADAN” Tour Opening Night in Oviedo, Spain
Kodo “DADAN” had its first performance of the tour in Oviedo, Spain. We were warmly welcomed by a full house!
Thank you very much to everyone in Oviedo who came along! See you again!
DADAN Tour Staff
Kodo “DADAN” Spain & France Performances
http://www.kodo.or.jp/news/20140709dadan_en.html
The “DADAN” Tour Begins!
July 7, 2014
Today the “DADAN” tour cast & crew unpacked in Oviedo, Spain, the first stop on the tour. They were safely reunited with all their instruments at the performance venue Teatro Campoamor. They are preparing for opening night already. The tour is about to begin!
Kodo “DADAN” Spain & France Performances
http://www.kodo.or.jp/news/20140709dadan_en.html
“We’re Setting Up for ‘DADAN'” by Kenta Nakagome
Setting Up for “DADAN”
First, we open all the boxes packed full of our instruments.
These taiko were sent here after our tour in Europe earlier this year, “Kodo One Earth Tour 2014: Legend,” which finished in March.
This is the theater where we have our first performance of “DADAN.”
This time, the programme uses a grand total of TWELVE shime-daiko! (roped drums)
These taiko were packaged up for months on end. We look at their condition and tune each one very carefully.
Tonight is our opening night! I’m looking forward to seeing how the performance turns out!
Kodo “DADAN” Spain & France Performances
http://www.kodo.or.jp/news/20140709dadan_en.html
“DADAN’s in Spain!” by Mitsuru Ishizuka
July 7, 2014
DADAN’s in Spain!
We, the “DADAN” members, took three connecting flights and safely made it to Spain! Our first destination is Oviedo, a beautiful town in the north-west of Spain. We are going to the theater to start setting up this evening.
New pieces, new members… there are a lot of new elements in this new DADAN! I hope the people in Spain enjoy it!
But, first of all, we have to get over our jetlag!
Kodo “DADAN” Spain & France Performances
http://www.kodo.or.jp/news/20140709dadan_en.html