On Wednesday, November 12 2008, a once in a lifetime event will take place at Kobayashi Hall as former members of Toronto Suwa Daiko (Toronto’s first taiko group 1982-1992), Yakudo, and Nagata Shachu join forces in a tribute concert to taiko pioneer Daihachi Oguchi. Grandmaster Daihachi Oguchi was the founder of [...]]]>

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On Wednesday, November 12 2008, a once in a lifetime event will take place at Kobayashi Hall as former members of Toronto Suwa Daiko (Toronto’s first taiko group 1982-1992), Yakudo, and Nagata Shachu join forces in a tribute concert to taiko pioneer Daihachi Oguchi. Grandmaster Daihachi Oguchi was the founder of Toronto Suwa Daiko and hundreds of taiko groups around the world. He passed away suddenly in his hometown in Nagano prefecture in June at the age of 84.

In memory of his significant contributions to the art form, and for planting the seeds of taiko in Toronto, these three groups will share the stage and perform a selection of Oguchi-san’s trademark compositions and much more.

Wednesday November 12, 2008, 7:30pm
Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
6 Garamond Court, Toronto, Ontario (Don Mills and Eglinton, north east of the Ontario Science Centre), 416-441-2345
Tickets:$15 General, $10 JCCC members

Master Sensei Haruhisa Kawamura of Kyoto’s Kawamura Noh Theatre and the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) are excited to introduce Torontonians to the fascinating art form of Noh Theatre with a performance and discussion at the JCCC. This [...]]]> SPECIAL NARRATED VERSION – THE WORLD OF NOH – COMING TO TORONTO’S JAPANESE CANADIAN CULTURAL CENTRE

Master Sensei Haruhisa Kawamura of Kyoto’s Kawamura Noh Theatre and the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre (JCCC) are excited to introduce Torontonians to the fascinating art form of Noh Theatre with a performance and discussion at the JCCC. This is a rare opportunity for Canadians to experience the performance, magnificent costumes, masks, music and movements of traditional Noh Drama.

Originating in the 14th Century, Noh is a classical Japanese performance form that combines elements of dance, drama, music and poetry into one highly aesthetic stage art. What makes it so different and unique from any other theatre experience is that the performers and musicians don’t practice together before opening night. Instead, each actor, musician, and choral chanter practices his or her fundamental movements, songs, and dances independently or under the tutelage of a senior member of the school. Thus, the tempo of a given performance is not set by any single performer but established by the interactions of all the performers together.

This performance is part of this year’s special series celebrating the 80th anniversary of Canada-Japan relations. The JCCC is a not-for-profit charitable organization. Proceeds from The World of Noh go toward supporting the JCCC’s Japanese heritage and cultural programming initiatives.

Wednesday, October 1, 2008, 7:00pm
The Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
6 Garamond Court, Toronto, Ontario (Don Mills and Eglinton, north east of the Ontario Science Centre), 416-441-2345
Tickets: $25 (General), $20 (Students and JCCC Members)
Available by calling 416-441-2345 x. 222

For more information on the JCCC and its activities, visit www.jccc.on.ca.