Lensic Presents
DRUM TAO 2022
Performing for over 8 million audience members across the globe, Drum Tao makes its anticipated return to The Lensic showcasing Japanese taiko drumming.
Hailed for its fiery and athletic drumming routines, the group performs with impeccable syncopation on a wide assortment of drums, spanning handheld snare drums to Odaiko drums that can weight up to 3 tons. Highlighting Japan’s many art forms, Drum Tao also features elegant performances on flute, marimba, harp and more. Blending drumming with energizing choreography, vibrant sets and contemporary costuming, the group presents a large-scale performance experience that captivates audiences’ eyes and ears.
Drum Tao’s worldwide performances include playing at the Vancouver Olympics, selling out every show in its debut North American tour, and performing an acclaimed Off-Broadway show.
Don’t miss this electrifying production celebrating the stunning culture of Japan.
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Tickets: $25-$58
★ Program Notes ★
Pre-show Discussion
6:30–7 pm | Doors open 6:15 pm
Free – open to those with a ticket to the show
Join Torii Taiko performer Jon Whitsell for a discussion about the beginning of kumi daiko (group drumming) in post World War 2 Japan by Daihachi Oguchi and Sukeroku Taiko. Various taiko instruments will be introduced and demonstrated.