Exciting events and experiences happening this month in Toronto.
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What is Koto?The current 13-stringed koto is said to have originated from China during the Naraperiod (8th century) and initially found its place in gagaku performances. Introduced asone of the instruments used in aristocratic orchestral music, it began to be used intemples around the 13th century. By the 17th century, blind musician Yatsuhashi Kengyōmade modifications to koto music, evolving it into an art form accessible to a wideraudience. With the introduction of Western music to Japan during the Meiji period, fromthe 19th to the 20th century, the koto music scene was also influenced. Miyagi Michio,while deeply rooted in traditional performance, incorporated Western musical elements,establishing a new style of Japanese music. One of his masterpiece Haru no Umi, isstill often heard during the New Years celebrations.How to play the KotoThe thumb plucks the strings by pressing them from the side closer to the player towardthe opposite side. The index finger and middle finger pluck the strings from the oppositeside toward the player. Typically, the left hand presses the strings on the left side of thebridges to change the pitch.Workshop InformationThere are two classes being offered in this workshop series with the Introductory Youth (13-17) workshops being held on the same days before the Introductory Adult (18+) workshop. The Youth workshop takes place from 10am to 12pm while the Adult workshop takes place from 1pm to 3pm.Tickets will be available from here;Youth (13-17): $100 members / $120 non-membersAdults (18+): $120 members / $140 non-membersPlease Note:This class is mainly taught in Japanese, as the instructor speaks basic level English. As such basic Japanese language understanding is requiredAll Supplies/Equipment is providedno refunds/exchanges
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What is Koto?The current 13-stringed koto is said to have originated from China during the Naraperiod (8th century) and initially found its place in gagaku performances. Introduced as one of the instruments used in aristocratic orchestral music, it began to be used intemples around the 13th century. By the 17th century, blind musician Yatsuhashi Kengyō made modifications to koto music, evolving it into an art form accessible to a wider audience. With the introduction of Western music to Japan during the Meiji period, from the 19th to the 20th century, the koto music scene was also influenced. Miyagi Michio,while deeply rooted in traditional performance, incorporated Western musical elements, establishing a new style of Japanese music. One of his masterpiece Haru no Umi, isstill often heard during the New Years celebrations.How to play the KotoThe thumb plucks the strings by pressing them from the side closer to the player toward the opposite side. The index finger and middle finger pluck the strings from the opposite side toward the player. Typically, the left hand presses the strings on the left side of the bridges to change the pitch.Workshop InformationThere are two classes being offered in this workshop series with the Introductory Youth (13-17) workshops being held on the same days before the Introductory Adult (18+) workshop. The Youth workshop takes place from 10am to 12pm while the Adult workshop takes place from 1pm to 3pm.Tickets will be available from here;Youth (13-17): $100 members / $120 non-membersAdults (18+): $120 members / $140 non-membersPlease Note:This class is mainly taught in Japanese, as the instructor speaks basic level English. As such basic Japanese language understanding is requiredAll Supplies/Equipment is providedno exchanges/refunds
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General Admission - Standing Room OnlyDelivery Delay: Ticket delivery will be delayed until two (2) days prior to event date. Please check your email prior to event date for your tickets. Photo ID Required: Ticket holders must present physical government issued photo ID upon entry. Photos and photocopies of your ID will not be accepted.Official Ticket Seller: TicketWeb is the only official ticket selling channel for this event. We highly encourage fans to only use this official channel to purchase tickets. Tickets bought via unauthorized sellers or from someone you do not know may ultimately be fraudulent and will not work at the door.
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This is an ALL AGES event. Doors: 7:00pm Show: 8:00pm
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This is an ALL AGES event. Doors: 7:00pm Show: 8:00pm
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This is an ALL AGES show. SUPPORT: Matt Hansen DOORS: 6:30 PM SHOW: 7:30 PM
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Join us for a guided tour of this National Historic Site - the last operating double-decker theatre in the world! The tour is 90 minutes long and recounts the history and restoration of the complex. Visit the original and new lobbies, the elegant Elgin Theatre and the whimsical Winter Garden Theatre, and view samples from the world’s largest collection of vaudeville scenery. This is a guided walking tour, not a photography tour. Photos are permitted at the discretion of the tour guide. No tripods are allowed and visitors must stay with the group. Public tours are available in English only. Please note that tour includes walking and stairs. All visitors including children and infants require a ticket. You must reserve your tickets ahead of time. No walk-ups or in-person purchasing allowed.
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