Author: Nagata Shachu

Toro 瀞 (Serenity)

Date Composed: 2024 Composer: Andrew Siu Arrangement: Andrew Siu Premiere Performance: June 21, 2024, Fleck Dance Theatre Recording Title: N/A Inspired by an art piece of the same name by Hori Ryujo (堀柳女), 瀞 refers to an obscure Japanese character that translates to "a place where flow becomes gentle". Evoking an imagery of moving water...

2024-2027

2026 Friday, June 5 Thirty-minute performance for Arts in the Parks season launch. Dufferin Grove Park. Friday, May 22 – Anime North opening ceremonies, Toronto Congress Centre at 5 pm (15 minute set) Saturday, May 23 – Anime North one-hour performance at 2:30 pm (one hour set) Sunday, May...

Moon

Date Composed: 2019 Composer: Aki Takahashi Arranged by: Tony Nguyen Premiere Performance: Sunday, March 2019 The moon’s radiant light fills the sky, making its beautiful and irresistible appearance. As the sun’s delicate counterpart, the solo (performed by Aki Takahashi) incorporates contrasting textures and movements that highlight the moon’s elegance....

Sugatami

Date Composed: 2019 Composer: Aki Takahashi Premiere Performance: Saturday, November 28, 2019       Wearing a kimono, the traditional Japanese costume, is not easy. It is long and heavy, and constricts one’s movement thereby affecting one’s posture. You definitely need a "SUGATAMI" when you put on a kimono. Sugatami means “a full-length mirror”...

2002 – 1998

2002 Saturday, November 9CD release concert at Hart House Theatre, University of Toronto, celebrating Kiyoshi’s 20 years of performing taiko. Saturday, October 19Full concert presented by the Brampton Heritage Theatre as part of its World Music Series. Tuesday, August 27 to Saturday, August 31Canadian National Exhibition, National Trade...