Hana

Hana

Date Composed:2011
Composer:Kiyoshi Nagata
Arrangement:Kiyoshi Nagata
Premiere Performance:November 18, 2011 – Fleck Dance Theatre, Toronto

Two teams of drummers leap from drum to drum, until one player from each side meet in the centre for a musical bout. The gyoji (sumo referee) encourages the friendly match using his fan. Eventually, all contenders wind up in centre ring in a magnificent display of movement and coordination.