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PAST PERFORMANCES Please scroll down to view details of TaikOz's past activities. 2008 SEPTEMBER "The Gathering" tour: September-November SOUTH AUSTRALIA
OCTOBER VICTORIA
NOVEMBER QUEENSLAND "The Gathering" fundraising concert for “Kodo & TaikOz In Concert” tour: Monday November 24, Verbrugghen Hall, Sydney Featuring TaikOz, Riley Lee, Grand Master of shakuhachi (bamboo flute) and Timothy Constable, percussion virtuoso.
DECEMBER Woodford Folk Festival: December 27-January 1 TaikOz will be appearing on each day of the Woodford Folk Festival. http://www.woodfordfolkfestival.com/
2009 JANUARY January Intensive Course: January 23-26 2009, Naamaroo Conference Centre, Sydney Next January will see TaikOz's second Intensive Course at the beautiful Naamaroo Conference Centre in Lane Cove, Sydney. TaikOz welcomes taiko players from everywhere and we look forward to 3 days of hard training and fun times together.
Australia Day Celebrations: Monday January 26, Bicentennial Park, West Pymble TaikOz are headlining the Ku-ring-gai Council Australia Day Concert with a festive 35-minute program. The concert is free, begins at 5pm and TaikOz will be appearing on stage at 8:10pm. Bicentennial Park, Cnr Ryde Rd & Lofberg Rd, West Pymble
FEBRUARY Tea & Symphony: Friday February 6, Sydney Opera House Concert Hall Join TaikOz for a little "Tea & Symphony", courtesy of the Sydney Symphony. The program features TaikOz in works composed by Ian Cleworth, Graham Hilgendorf, Masae Ikegawa and others.
"Monoprism": February 6 & 7, Sydney Opera House Concert Hall TaikOz will again join forces with the Sydney Symphony to present Maki Ishii's ground-breaking work, "Monoprism" for Wadaiko and Orchestra. TaikOz share the stage with percussion virtuoso Claire Edwardes who will be playing Toru Takemitsu's beguiling "Gitimalya" for Marimba and Orchestra.
Kodo & TaikOz In Concert: February 21 & 22, City Recital Hall, Angel Place, Sydney February 24 & 25, Melbourne Recital Centre The sound of the great taiko is said to resemble a mother’s heartbeat as felt in the womb, and it is no myth that its thunderous vibrations often lull babies asleep. Exploring the limitless possibilities of the traditional Japanese taiko, Kodo are forging new directions for a vibrant living art form. Living and working communally on their home of Sado Island, Kodo are Japan’s foremost cultural export to the world having given over 3100 performances on all five continents since their inception in 1981.
MARCH Armidale workshops and performances: March 17-21 TaikOz looks forward to returning to the beautiful town of Armidale, NSW for a series of schools concerts, public workshops and an evening performance. TAIKOZ IN ARMIDALE 7 PM, Saturday 21 March 2009
APRIL TEN DAYS ON THE ISLAND FESTIVAL & MUSICA VIVA PRESENT 'BLESSINGS OF THE EARTH'
"A Ghost Story", Newcastle Civic Theatre "Inspirations Series": Wednesday April 15, Newcastle City Hall, Newcastle, 8pm This program features "Solo from Kaidan: A Ghost Story" - a solo dance choreographed by the acclaimed Meryl Tankard - among other works, including Ian Cleworth's "...the peals of thunder".
"A Ghost Story": Friday April 24, Sutherland Entertainment Centre, 8pm This program features "Solo from Kaidan: A Ghost Story" - a solo dance choreographed by the acclaimed Meryl Tankard - among other works, including Ian Cleworth's "...the peals of thunder".
JUNE "Pericles” with Bell Shakespeare Company - Sydney Season: June 26th - August 1st, The Drama Theatre Sydney Opera House Director: John Bell Set Design: Julie Lynch Choreography: Gavin Robins Prince Pericles must abandon his home for fear of death but his journey, across the seas and through many amazing adventures, will bring him to an understanding of the very essence of life itself. He'll navigate oceans, fight battles, save souls and lose love in a windswept odyssey testing strength and character. And he'll return home to find that suffering is not for nothing - love will prevail. Featuring Damian Walshe-Howling in the title role and directed by John Bell, this myth-laden spectacle will take you into an exotic and enchanting world.
JULY
"Pericles” with Bell Shakespeare Company - Sydney Season: June 26th - August 1st, The Drama Theatre Sydney Opera House Director: John Bell Set Design: Julie Lynch Choreography: Gavin Robins Prince Pericles must abandon his home for fear of death but his journey, across the seas and through many amazing adventures, will bring him to an understanding of the very essence of life itself. He'll navigate oceans, fight battles, save souls and lose love in a windswept odyssey testing strength and character. And he'll return home to find that suffering is not for nothing - love will prevail. Featuring Damian Walshe-Howling in the title role and directed by John Bell, this myth-laden spectacle will take you into an exotic and enchanting world.
SEPTEMBER Moorambilla Festival 2009 September 25-27, Coonamble
RiddimFest Spring '09 Date/Time: Sunday 27 September 2009. Doors open at 4pm (event finishes 8pm) All students performing have taken part in an InRhythm 6- or 8-week community course in African drumming. RiddimFest is their time to shine! Come along to support these fantastic drummers and join in our facilitated open jam. RiddimFest is the biggest drum gathering by hand drummers in Australia. InRhythm is also enormously pleased to announce our special guests for this RiddimFest:
OCTOBER Bellingen Global Carnival October 2-4, Bellingen TaikOz will be performing at Bellingen's Global Carnival - one of Australia's great events on the festival circuit that presents world class acts from the far-flung corners of the earth.
2009 OzAsia Festival 'The Peals Of Thunder' Thursday October 8, Her Majesty's Theatre, Adelaide Featuring William Barton - Didgeridoo 'Taiko Is For Everybody!' Introductory Workshop with members of TaikOz Wednesday October 7 This performance at the OzAsia Festival features two of Australia's most in demand soloists, Riley Lee, shakuhachi, and William Barton didgeridoo. The program features Ian Cleworth's '...the peals of thunder' and two premieres - Graham Hilgendorf and Masae Ikegawa's 'Sea Breeze' and 'Breath Spirits' by Riley and William. 'TAIKO IS FOR EVERYBODY!' INTRODUCTORY TAIKO WORKSHOP
TaikOz Duo 'Taiko in the Gardens' Sunday October 25, Government House, Sydney (Part of the Government House "House Music" concert series) TaikOz’s two youngest members combine the powerful excitement of the matsuri festivals of Japan with the unique identity associated with a TaikOz performance. Anton & Tom will present dynamic, contrasting original compositions with strong traditional influences within the stunning surrounds of the Government House garden and ballroom. The TaikOz Duo will be joined by saxophonist/guitarist Joseph Littfield.
NOVEMBER Friday November 20 and Saturday November 21 - Brisbane Powerhouse Friday November 27 - Enmore Theatre, Sydney
TaikOz will join forces with Topology, Australia's most eclectic and electric new music ensemble, and the virtuosic percussion duo, Karak. Despite their surface differences, the groups share a common desire to push boundaries within their chosen art forms: they write and perform their own music as well as that of other composers, and are adept at improvisation and working in a variety of locations and mixed media. Sound On Sound features new works composed by members of each ensemble as well as the World Premiere of 'pravachambalam' by renowned WA composer David Pye. Combining the dramatic theatricality of TaikOz, the ethereal tones of Riley Lee's bamboo shakuhachi, the colour and energy of Topology's amplified piano, bass, saxophones, violin and viola, and Karak's percussive brilliance, Sound On Sound is a performance not to be missed! Presented by TaikOz, Places & Spaces and the New Music Network. TAIKOZ PRESENTS TaikOz is presenting two workshops at Brisbane Powerhouse during their SOUND ON SOUND season with Topology and Karak Percussion. Taiko workshops are open to all ages from 14 years and above.
Huntington Estate Music Festival 2009 Wednesday to Sunday, November 25-29, Mudgee This will be the first time TaikOz has appeared at the Huntington Festival. For more details see the Musica Viva web site. TaikOz will be appearing on Saturday November 28. 2010
Riversdale Festival – TaikOz Trio Saturday January 16, Arthur Boyd Riversdale Property, Bundanon The Riversdale Festival will bring iconic Australian performers and local community groups together to create a magical environment of interactive performances, workshops and sound-scapes along the banks of the Shoalhaven River, the inspiration for much of Arthur Boyd’s work. Live-House 2 Riley Lee, shakuhachi and Special Guest Jeff Peterson, guitar Monday March 29, Italian Forum Cultural Centre, Leichhardt Join Riley and his long-time collaborator, US slack-key guitarist Jeff Peterson, at our second Live-House concert at the Forum. Riley and Jeff won 'Instrumental Album of the Year' in the Hawaiian 2009 Na Hoku Hanohano Awards.
National Folk Festival April 1-5, Showgrounds, Canberra Five days of music-making and workshops.
“Shifting Sand” Friday April 9–Saturday 10, Illawarra Performing Arts Centre, Wollongong TaikOz returning to the ‘Gong in 2010 with a new work conceived and composed by TaikOz member Graham Hilgendorf. Inspired by the beach and the ocean,Shifting Sand is a powerful evocation of the ocean’s many faces. From the delicate play of light on the surface of the sea to the raging fury of winter storms, TaikOz’s ethereal bamboo flutes, thunderous taiko drumming and dynamic movement and dance seeks to capture the beauty, majesty and force of the ocean. “Shifting Sand” Wednesday April 21, Civic Theatre, Newcastle TaikOz returning to Newcastle in 2010 with a new work conceived and composed by TaikOz member Graham Hilgendorf. Inspired by the beach and the ocean, Shifting Sand is a powerful evocation of the ocean’s many faces. From the delicate play of light on the surface of the sea to the raging fury of winter storms, TaikOz’s ethereal bamboo flutes, thunderous taiko drumming and dynamic movement and dance seeks to capture the beauty, majesty and force of the ocean.
Sunday, July 11, Sydney Town Hall
pulse:heart:beat July 11, Sydney Town Hall, 7 pm TaikOz and our sister-ensemble Synergy are preparing a veritable feast for that 'little drummer' inside all of us. pulse:heart:beat is a joyful celebration of all things rhythmic, dynamic, seismic and cosmic! Join TaikOz, Synergy and our very special guests: world-renowned, USA-based percussionist/frame drummer River Guerguerian, Circle Of Rhythm virtuosi Greg Sheehan, Bobby Singh and Deva Permana, as well as saxophone player extraordinaire, Sandy Evans. A feature of pulse:heart:beat is a new work composed especially for the full forces by Synergy Artistic Director Timothy Constable - a veritable percussion symphony!
"Live House 3 - TaikOz Duo" September 4, Manning Bar, University of Sydney, 8pm In the third installment of Synergy and TaikOz's Live House series, TaikOz Duo - Anton Lock and Tom Royce Hampton - take on the exuberant crowd at the Manning Bar, University of Sydney. Anton and Tom are joined by some of Sydney's up and coming musicians: - Joseph Littlefield (Guitar/Saxophone)
- Timothy Constable (Drums & Percussion) - Roger Lock (Bass) - Murilo Tanouye - Daniel Goodacre From traditional Japaneses song and dance through to hip-hop and drum 'n bass, come and explore new beats and samples mixed with the explosive energy of the taiko.
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