YAMATO The Drummers of Japan will perform their show “Hito no Chikara”, The Power of Human Strength, in the next Cornell Concert Series (CCS) production. The event takes place Feb. 2 at 4 p.m. in Bailey Hall.
Yamato is described as the “epitome of the Japanese spirit,” bringing new life to the traditional Japanese taiko and wadaiko drums by paying respect to their rich history and exploring contemporary drumming styles.
Since its inception in 1993, Yamato has given more than 4,500 performances across 54 countries. Audiences have been exhilarated by the heart-thumping rhythm, thunderous sounds, and explosive beats as the Yamato drummers display their remarkable physical strength and trademark infectious energy with drums that weigh up to half a ton.
“To many Japanese people, the sonorous beat of Taiko is soothing, for it is the sound of Japan itself, resounding at Shinto rituals and festivals in every part of the nation,” Masa Ogawa, Yamato’s artistic director. For the players of Yamato, every encounter with their listeners is a unique and precious experience; their goal is to send audiences home after each performance with a new vitality and passion for life.
Artist and program information, subscriptions, single tickets, and student memberships are available through the CCS website, cornellconcertseries.com.
Free evening parking is available at the Forest Home (37 Forest Home Dr.) and Hoy garages. More information and campus maps can be found at transportation.cornell.edu and cornellconcertseries.com.
The Cornell Concert Series has been hosting musicians and ensembles of international stature since 1903. Originally featuring Western classical artists, the series presented Ravi Shankar in 1987 and has since grown to encompass a broader spectrum of the world's great music. More information is available at cornellconcertseries.com.
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