Mujitsu and Tairaku's Shakuhachi BBQ

Press release for immediate release:
Marco Lienhard and Taikoza tour in Italy and Switzerland.
Italy
SEPT. 20TH
TORINO, ITALY Teatro Alfieri à 21H00, Piazza Solferino , Torino

Sept 22, 2009
Concert in Milano , Allianz teatro à 21H00, Via G di Vittorio 6
September 25 Workshop in Geneva, Switzerland
TAIKOZA
Japan/CH | Tambours

DIMANCHE, 27.09.2009

19.00 | Théâtre Palace, Biel / Bienne

Spectacles Français | 032 323 10 20 | www.spectaclesfrancais.ch

SAMEDI, 03.10.2009

20.00 | Cinema Teatro Chiasso, Chiasso

Uffico culturale Chiasso e Cinema Teatro | 091 682 85 05

MERCREDI, 07.10.2009

20.30 | Théâtre du Crochetan, Monthey

024 475 79 11 | www.crochetan.ch

MERCREDI, 28.10.2009

20.30 | Théâtre du Passage, Neuchâtel

032 717 82 00 | www.theatredupassage.ch

JEUDI, 29.10.2009

20.30 | Théâtre du Passage, Neuchâtel

-    032 717 82 00 | www.theatredupassage.ch Taikoza.


We are also open for Shakuhachi, Fue lessons or Taiko lessons and workshops contact us at shaku8@mac.com
Experience the thunderous rhythms of the ancestral Japanese Taiko drums and the magical sounds of the bamboo flutes. Hear the 100 lb. Taiko drum, give thunderous voice to traditional and new compositions. Roughly translated, Taiko means big drums-and that’s exactly what Taikoza brings. Big Drums, powerful rhythms, and electrifying, room-thumping energy. This exciting group draws from Japan’s rich tradition of music and performance to create a highly visual performance.
With colorful traditional costumes and dynamic motion, Taikoza’s shows are immensely popular with audiences of all ages. Drawing from Japan's rich tradition of music and performance, Taikoza has created a new sound using a variety of traditional instruments. In addition to drums of assorted sizes, Taikoza incorporates the shakuhachi and the fue (both bamboo flutes) and colorful dances. The group has toured internationally and has appeared on ESPN, NBC, History Channel, etc. Taikoza’s music is featured on Nintendo’s wii game: Red Steel.
www.taikoza.com.

Marco Lienhard has mastered the shakuhachi under Masters Katsuya Yokoyama and Teruo Furuya. He was a principal member of Ondekoza from 1981-1998 and performed in the worlds most prestigious halls, including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Hammerstein Ballroom, Madison Square Garden, Boston Symphony Hall, Suntory Hall, etc.
Lienhard has done numerous recordings with Ondekoza and four critically acclaimed shakuhachi recordings. In 1995, Lienhard founded the group Taikoza and has toured internationally with the group.
Marco Lienhard has appeared on many TV shows including “Regis and Kathie Lee Show,” the PBS special “A World of Performances,” MTV, NBC's 1998 Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade and was the featured shakuhachi player in the American premiere of “The Temple of the Golden Pavilion” with the NYC Opera at Lincoln Center. Lienhard has recorded music for movies and documentaries including the soundtrack for the Nintendo wii game: Red Steel.
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