Highlights
The awesome power and spectacle of an ancient Japanese drumming tradition comes to the Symphony Hall stage.

Athletic bodies and contemporary costumes meet explosive Taiko drumming and innovative choreography in this show that has critics waxing lyrical about TAO’s extraordinary precision, energy, and stamina. With hundreds of sold-out shows and more than a million spectators, TAO has proven that modern entertainment based on the traditional art of Japanese drumming, has massive international appeal.

The stars of TAO live and train at a compound in the mountains of Japan, reaching the highest level of virtuosity only after years of intensive study. However, these performers each bring nontraditional flair to the group by drawing on their diverse backgrounds: one as a hard rock musician, another as a gymnast, and yet another as a composer. They offer a young and vibrantly modern take on a traditional art form.

Click here for a video showing the power and spectacle of TAO.

(San Diego Symphony does not perform on this special event.)

Artists' Bios
TAO - Taiko Drummers of Japan

Please Note

• Cameras, recording devices, food, and drink (plastic bottled water excepted) are not allowed inside the performance chamber. Cell phone photography is strictly prohibited in the performance chamber and may result in temporary confiscation.
• Absolute quiet during performance is the audience's critical role in a successful music concert. To maintain the greatest courtesy to your fellow concertgoers, please use maximum care in disabling all noisemaking devices in the performance chamber, including cell phones, pagers and malfunctioning hearing assistance devices.
• All dates, programs, artists and pricing are subject to change.
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• There are no refunds.