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Upcoming Performances

19
Nov Sat
The Dragon & the Rising Sun – POSTPONED
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03
Dec Sat
25th Anniversary Season Opener Concert
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25
Jan Wed
Nagata Shachu with the Esprit Orchestra perfoming Mono-prism
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Reviews

Athletic Fireworks

“The physical intensity of their performance, as well as their mechanical efficiency and almost inhuman rhythmic accuracy, was unstoppable. That it could be done with such unique grace of movement and confidence is wholly unbelievable; athletic fireworks stippling the Elora Festival’s worthy closing ceremony.”

Dawn Stevenson, Guelph Mercury

City’s musical treasures

“Nagata Shachu is one of our city’s musical treasures… I’ve seen the group, led by Canadian-born taiko master Kiyoshi Nagata, several times over its history and its performances are invariably filled with a high level of ensemble musicianship coupled with mental and corporeal discipline.”

Andrew Timar , Whole Note

Unforgettable Experience

“Nagata Shachu primal drum concert an unforgettable experience.” Full Review.

Ken Keaton, Palm Beach Daily News
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About

Nagata Shachu, based in Toronto, Canada, has enthralled audiences with its mesmerizing and heart-pounding performances of the Japanese drum (taiko) since its formation in 1998. The group has toured widely throughout Canada, the US and Italy, in addition to Lebanon and Mexico, performing in major theatres, concert halls, and festivals.

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Osuwa
Taiko
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Ontario Trillium Foundation
Toronto Arts Foundation
Canada Council for the Arts
Ontario Arts Council
Toronto Arts Council

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