Video of Nagata Shachu and Esprit Orchestra performing Mono-prism just released.
Recorded live at Koerner Hall, Toronto on January 25th, 2023...
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Fall beginner course just announced!
Our new beginners course is set to begin on Tuesdays at 7 pm commencing September 12. ...
Check out our 25th Anniversary concert video!
Recorded live on December 3, 2022 at the Al Green Theatre in Toronto. This was the season opening concert of our three concerts series celebrating our 25th anniversary. ...
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”...
Augmented Reality Poster
Learn the stories of Nagata Shachu through an augmented reality poster....
Yoneyama Jinku
Yoneyama Jinku Composer:Unknown - TraditionalArrangement:Aki TakahashiPremiere Performance:September 29, 2007 - Saugetuck Centre for the Arts ...