KODO
KODO
On Sunday, March 20 at 7pm KODO returns to New York after a seven year absence. They will be performing at Avery Fisher Hall, in a concert presented by New Audiences and Absolutely Live.Tickets: $40 to $75; available at Avery Fisher Box Office, 10 Lincoln Center Plaza, Columbus Avenue at 65th Street; 212.875.5030, and online at Lincoln Center.org .
About Kodo: Drums did more than make music in Japanese tradition. They were valuable tools found at every shrine. They marked the physical and metaphorical edge of a village: If you could hear them beat, you were part of the community.
Kodo, Japan's preeminent performing arts ensemble has lived this principle for thirty years, using thundering, soothing sounds that turn audiences into one big village from Asia to South America. Known for its unique interweaving of committed lifestyle, musical mastery, and vibrant traditions, the group returns to New York City with four fresh pieces, a brand new recording, and the pulse of ancient festivals.
Kodo unites high-energy percussion, elegant music, dance, and the striking physical prowess needed to sustain a precise yet powerful sound. Along with four pieces new to North America, the 2011 One Earth tour will celebrate Kodo's 30th anniversary and see the debut of the youthful Kenta Nakagome on the group's hallmark giant drum, the almost 900-pound o-daiko - a challenging, show-stopping instrument that demands both strength and tenderness.
Don't miss this exciting event!
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