Look back: Drummers Unite! - Japan
JAPAN SEASON 2021
Part of the Humanities Cultural Programme, one of the founding stones for the
future Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities.
Drummers Unite! With Joji Hirota and The London Taiko Drummers & Spark!
Monday 29th November 2021
This event is supported by the Bagri Foundation
View the highlights trailer below:
https://www.youtube.com/embed/7bnr81z9Wj4
View the full video here:
The finale event of Japan Season, part of the Humanities Cultural Programme, ended on a high note on Monday 29th November as the courtyard of the Radcliffe Humanities Cultural Programme exploded with light, sound and theatre for Drummers Unite!
Drummers Unite! showcased two exciting drumming groups; Joji Hirota and The London Taiko Drummers & Spark! for 90 minutes of an outside performance against the backdrop of the beautifully lit Radcliffe Humanities Building, complete with a Christmas tree that arrived just in time for the show.
Drummers Unite opened with a performance by Spark! that combined high-impact drumming, dynamic choreography and beautiful lighting design, opening the show and surprising the 400 people gathered in the courtyard by arriving from 5 different points around the building – they entertained and engaged with guests before taking to the stage together for a series of choreographed routines and performances. Joji Hirota and The London Taiko Drummers then dazzled guests by performing a very lively 45 minute set before Spark! returned to close the show.
For a full programme from the evening please go to the event listing here.
Credits: Photography: Ian Wallman. Filming: Tim Hand Production AV: That Event Company
Find out more about Japan Season 2021 – Humanities Cultural Programme.
