“EC 2015 Shiroyama Concert Rehearsals” by Kenta Nakagome

Earth Celebration 2015 Shiroyama Concert Rehearsals

In February, we had rehearsals at Kodo Village with Leonard Eto for Earth Celebration 2015. He was a member of Kodo from 1984–1992, but this was his first visit to Kodo Village since he left our group. Leo and our senior members Yoshikazu, Eiichi, Chieko and Motofumi, who had shared the stage for countless performances in the past, made a really feel-good mood in the rehearsal space and we all enjoyed creating sound together. I am excited to join them with my fellow new generation Kodo members to see what kind of sound and music will emerge from our rehearsal sessions between now and August.

We rehearsed with Leo for three days and nights, which reminded me how truly fun it is to create sound. We are going to work hard to make this festival an exciting highlight of the summer of ’15 on Sado Island.

Kodo Website | EC 2015 Details http://www.kodo.or.jp/news/20150821ec_en.html

EC 2015 Official Website (English) http://www.kodo.or.jp/ec/index_en.html

EC 2015 Official Facebook Page (English) https://www.facebook.com/EarthCelebration