Leonard Eto workshops and performances in Warwickshire, Oxfordshire and Shropshire
October 16th - 27th 2024
photo by Takashi Okamoto
Workshop and performance list
SOLD OUT
photo by Maiko Miyagawa
It is an incredible honour to confirm that PlayTaiko and TaikoWest have joined forces to bring Leonard Eto over to the UK to run workshops and do short performances in Warwickshire, Oxfordshire and Shropshire in October 2024.
Leonard Eto is one of the most accomplished and innovative contemporary taiko players, whose vision and creativity have deeply influenced the way taiko is performed and viewed in the world today. The distinctive hallmarks of his playing are the fluidity and luminous, dance-like quality; the coexistence of power and effortlessness, and the immense joy expressed in his music and performance. In 1984, Leonard joined the Japanese taiko drum group Kodo and soon became the principal player, organizer, musical director and composer. In 1992, Leonard left Kodo to pursue a solo career. His quest gradually evolved from collaborative activities, travelling to perform in over 55 countries. He continues to challenge his own technical and expressive skills, and has developed the freedom and spontaneity to communicate with any musical style.
Booking info
Workshops
To book workshops in Warwickshire and Oxfordshire:
Please contact me directly on:
info@playtaiko.com or through the contacts page here on the website
Very few spaces are left but more workshops could be added if there is enough demand.
To book workshops in Shropshire: Newport.
Please book through the Taiko West online booking form at www.taikowest.com
Mini-Live performance - Brailes,
Friday 25th October
Mini-live, Brailes Friday 25th October 18:30 - 20:00. Doors at 18:00. £10
No bar. If you feel you would like to, please bring your own refreshments.
PLACES MUST BE BOOKED, SO PLEASE EMAIL ME AT INFO@PLAYTAIKO.COM TO ATTEND THE PERFORMANCE. THE MORE THE MERRIER!
Ticket money will be taken on the door.
Mini - Live perfomances will last approximately 1 hour, with short support by Teresa from PlayTaiko and James from TaikoWest.
Please be aware that these venues do not have card payment facilities.
I look forward to hearing from you and sharing this amazing Taiko opportunity with you all