Supreme athleticism, astonishing choreography, earth-shattering sounds drawn from enormous drums that conjure ancient rituals: the awe-inspiring drummers of Kodo return to Berkeley by popular demand! The new production Luminance celebrates both the troupe’s 45th anniversary and taiko’s ability to stir the soul. The show features highlights from Kodo’s most popular tours, including the mighty o-daiko drum solo and climactic “Yatai-Bayashi” finale and a tribute to Maki Ishii’s dynamic and beloved taiko composition “Monochrome,” which involves 10 drums and two large, deeply resonant gongs.
“A phenomenal performance by artists who appeared to have moved into a fantastical realm where the usual limits to human endeavour do not apply”—Financial Times
Program notes will be available approximately one week before the performance.
Fri, Jan 22, 7:30pm
Sat, Jan 23, 7:30pm
Sun, Jan 24, 3pm
There is a $20 service charge on all subscription orders, and a $15 per order service charge on ticket purchases made by phone or online that are not part of a subscription package. There is no fee for tickets purchased in person at the Zellerbach Hall Ticket Office unless they are part of a subscription.
Parking Alert
Parking may be a problem on campus for the Jan 23 performance due to a Cal Men’s Basketball game, and the Jan 24 performance due to the Cal Women’s Basketball Tournament.
Many University parking lots will be reserved for patrons and city-owned lots may have a limited number of spots available. We advise you to arrive early and to consider alternative transportation.
Please see our Parking Alert section for more information.
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Fri, Jan 22, 7:30pm
Sat, Jan 23, 7:30pm
Sun, Jan 24, 3pm
There is a $20 service charge on all subscription orders, and a $15 per order service charge on ticket purchases made by phone or online that are not part of a subscription package. There is no fee for tickets purchased in person at the Zellerbach Hall Ticket Office unless they are part of a subscription.