HERE is a rare opportunity to experience the energy, the driving rhythms and visual excitement of Taiko drumming in an intimate rural venue — the Coronation Hall, Mary Tavy, on March 16 at 7.30pm.
Mugenkyo is Europe's foremost exponent of the exciting and dynamic art of Taiko (Japanese drumming). The group was established in 1994 on their return to Britain after two years of intensive training on the west coast of Japan, under Taiko master Masaaki Kurumaya. Mugenkyo perform over 100 concerts a year at theatres, arts centres and festivals throughout Britain, Europe and Japan. Using powerful Taiko rhythms, gentle percussion, costume and highly choreographed movement. Mugenkyo is the leading force of Taiko in Europe, pushing musical boundaries, astounding and enthralling audiences everywhere.
Mugenkyo is the only group of its kind in Europe. Although in Japan Taiko is an ancient tradition steeped in ritual and history, Taiko in Europe is a new and vibrant art form. Every year there are new groups springing up all over Europe. As Europe's only professional touring group. Mugenkyo is leading the way in pioneering this exciting new art form.
l Originally the drummers were booked for Nicholls Hall, Lydford — but due to on-going refurbishment work the venue has been switched to Mary Tavy.
For tickets ring 01822 820479.