“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