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Vent & Eau – A Concert by Yannick Paget

September 29, 2016 By Michael Lambe 1 Comment

Yannick Paget will conduct an original concert "Voice of 風水" for La Nuit Blanche at Kyoto Art Center on October 1st from 16.00 - 17.30. Here's Yannick with some background to the piece: “It was an exciting challenge to start the new KAC’s cycle “listening to the voice of Feng shui”, especially in a town like Kyoto that had a minister of Feng Sui for so many years and … [Read more...]

Pictures from Enso Watt & Instant Eternity!

January 26, 2016 By Michael Lambe Leave a Comment

Enso Watt performed Sanka's 5th Season Ritual at Urbanguild on Sunday night and as always it was a fantastic show. If you are not familiar with what they do, it is a choreographed multi-media extravaganza, of experimental music, pre-recorded soundscapes, live video, art, poetry, heaps of talent, color, and a whole lot of enthusiasm. All of it conducted by classical … [Read more...]

Ensō Watt Return to UrbanGuild for Sanka’s Fifth Ritual!

January 19, 2016 By Michael Lambe Leave a Comment

Oh boy! They are back! This is going to be great! From Marguerite Paget: Dear Friends Ensō Watt is coming back for the Sanka’s Fifth season Ritual ! After completing the “seasonal cycle” (the rites of summer, autumn, winter and spring), honoring the 100th anniversary of Igor Stravinsky’s revolutionary Rite of Spring, the musical/visual ensemble Ensō Watt will add a … [Read more...]

NUIT BLANCHE 2015 -KYOTO OPENING PERFORMANCE « Langage, texture et mouvement »

September 30, 2015 By Michael Lambe Leave a Comment

From Marguerite Paget NUIT BLANCHE 2015 -KYOTO OPENING PERFORMANCE « Langage, texture et mouvement » October 3rd 2015 Kyoto International Manga Museum - 19:00 UrBANGUILD Open 20:00 - Starts 20:30 «Langage, Texture et Mouvement» is a unique mix-media live performance which gathers classical conductor, composer and percussionist YANNICK PAGET, filmmaker and … [Read more...]

New Directions Vol. 3 @ Urbanguild, Kyoto; July 9th

July 3, 2015 By Michael Lambe Leave a Comment

Our pal, Christopher Fryman, is hosting a series of New Directions events at Urbanguild these days, and has asked me to help spread the word about the next show on July 9th. As Christopher is a pal, and the list of performers does look rather good, and especially as this will be a NON-SMOKING EVENT (!!!) I am very happy to oblige. First the details: Date: July 9th … [Read more...]

Pendulum – Japanese Traditional Music Course @ Kyoto Geidai; August 18-20

June 25, 2015 By Michael Lambe Leave a Comment

Alison Tokita is running an intensive 3-day course on Japanese traditional music at Kyoto City University of Arts, August 18th - 20th, 2015. This short-short course will introduce many of the genres of traditional Japanese music that have been transmitted to the present and are still actively performed. The course will also discuss the varied ways of experiencing musical … [Read more...]

A First View of Kabuki

April 27, 2015 By Michael Lambe Leave a Comment

My latest article for Inside Kyoto is about a visit to Kyoto's Minamiza Theater to see a kabuki show. Going to see kabuki is one of those things I have long wanted to do, but somehow I had never gotten around to - until now. I had strong doubts before going about whether I could enjoy it, as I knew that the language would be archaic and difficult to understand. In the event I … [Read more...]

Sanka’s Spring Ritual: A Mixed Media Performance by Ensō Watt @ Urbanguild; April 29th

April 15, 2015 By Michael Lambe Leave a Comment

The fourth and final part of the epic seasonal rites sequence by the experimental arts collective, Ensō Watt will take place at Urbanguild, Kyoto on April 29th. This is an event not to be missed! Date: Wednesday, April 29th Doors Open: 19:30 Show Starts: 20:00 Tickets on the door: 2700 yen Tickets in advance: 2000 yen Student Tickets: 1500 yen (all tickets include … [Read more...]

‘Introduction to Noh theatre’ begins at Impact Hub Kyoto this Spring

April 1, 2015 By Michael Lambe Leave a Comment

‘Introduction to Noh theatre’ by The International Noh Institute (INI) is a 6-session course at Impact Hub Kyoto, aimed at Kyoto residents, exchange students, or any other English-speaker who would like to take a closer look at Noh theatre’s tradition. Details at the LINK! … [Read more...]

Images from Velvet Moon Vol. 115

March 26, 2015 By Michael Lambe Leave a Comment

What a joy it was to see Sean Roe back in Urbanguild this evening - and for the first time in four years! And so much talent in tonight's show too! I was particularly impressed this time by two of the dancers: Misuzu and Chian. Watch out for them in the images and videos below. Mangrove Kipling Cozy (Colin Garvey & Yozy) みすず + 山崎昭典 … [Read more...]

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