Aoyama Taiko Kenbunroku

August 5, 2010

Aoyama Taiko Kenbunroku

Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on August 2010 Aoyama Theater’s annual taiko extravaganza features a pair of major concerts followed by a two-day drumming competition. The program launches with a performance by the venerable Oedo Sukeroku Taiko group, characterized by acrobatic movements and stylish gestures based on bon odori and kabuki. The next night sees an […]

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Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on August 2010

Miyake-jima geino doushi-kai/akio tsumura

Aoyama Theater’s annual taiko extravaganza features a pair of major concerts followed by a two-day drumming competition. The program launches with a performance by the venerable Oedo Sukeroku Taiko group, characterized by acrobatic movements and stylish gestures based on bon odori and kabuki. The next night sees an omnibus event entitled “Densetsu no Chikara” (“Power of Tradition”), featuring six different groups. Over the weekend, the 9th Tokyo International Taiko Contest offers performances by teams from all over Japan, with workshops for budding drummers.

Aoyama Taiko Kenbunroku
Taiko and Japanese flute concert followed by a two-day contest. Aoyama Theater, Aug 13, 7pm, ¥3,500-¥4,500 (concert). Aug 14, 1pm; Aug 15, 11am, ¥2,500 (contest). Tel: 03-6910-2345.