Organized in partnership with the Canadian Museum of Civilization in honour of the 80th Anniversary of Japan-Canada Diplomatic Relations (2008), and in celebration of Asian Heritage Month (May), Oto-Wa Taiko welcomes Kamo Tsunamura Daiko from Sendai, Japan, to share the stage for two special joint concerts on Sunday May 11th (Mother's Day). The Matinee concert will also feature a cameo performance by Dagaku, Ottawa's children's taiko group.
Feel the power of Japanese taiko performing arts!
Experience the heartbeat of two dynamic cities: Ottawa & Sendai!
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"Taiko - Two Cities, One Beat"
Sunday May 11th, 2008 – Mother's Day
2:00 pm Matinée Concert
Canadian Museum of Civilization
Tickets, GA: $15 (children 12 and under half price)
* Matinée features a cameo appearance by Dagaku children's group.
7:00 pm Evening Concert
Canadian Museum of Civilization
Tickets, GA: $20 (children 12 and under half price)
In 2004, Oto-Wa Taiko's 15th Anniversary Concert sold-out...
Over 900 tickets were sold!
The CMC Theatre only seats 500 people per show...
Get your tickets early!
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Box Office: 819-776-7000
Phone reservations: $2.00 fee
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Feedback from our 15th Anniversary Concert
"I would first like to start off by saying that your 15th anniversary concert was amazing. It took my breath away and I could feel the beat of the drum in my heart. It was something really you had to be there and feel it! Thank you!"
"What an excellent concert! Your 15th anniversary concert was a delight to the ears, eyes, and soul. Thank you again for bringing this beautiful art form to Ottawa!"
"I've never seen a performance like yours before and I must say I was quite impressed! ! It was so invigorating and the choreography was fantastic! Congratulations!"
"I attended your great October 23 Show and was thrilled. Loved the music the energy. ANY CD available for sale? Many thanks"
"Just a note of appreciation for Saturday night's anniversary performance. This one will stay in my memory a long time. It was obvious a lot of love, sweat, and tears went into the preparation of this concert."
"The show was great and very professional. All the members of your group are excellent drummers and the choreography is interesting and very well planned. Congratulations on your efforts, dedication and hard work."
Oto-Wa Taiko is grateful for the 2008 Project Funding (Amateur Arts) provided by the City of Ottawa.
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