About This Concert:
Enthralling legions of audiences in sold-out halls throughout the world, TAO: Drum Heart brings a fusion of explosive Japanese Taiko drumming, contemporary costumes and eye-popping choreography to Orchestra Hall.
Fun Facts:
- "Taiko" is the general term for the type of drumming featured in TAO: Drum Heart; in Japanese, the word literally means "fat drum."
- Since their first appearance in 2004, TAO: Drum Heart has played in more than 22 countries and 400 cities around the world, with 7 million spectators to date.
- After performing at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, TAO: Drum Heart sold out every show of its first North American tour.
- TAO: Drum Heart includes performances by both male and female Taiko drummers.
- The Chicago Tribune applauds TAO: Drum Heart as “extraordinarily talented percussion artists, and seductive, alluring performers.”
Please note: The Minnesota Orchestra does not perform on this program.
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About This Concert:
Enthralling legions of audiences in sold-out halls throughout the world, TAO: Drum Heart brings a fusion of explosive Japanese Taiko drumming, contemporary costumes and eye-popping choreography to Orchestra Hall.
Fun Facts:
- "Taiko" is the general term for the type of drumming featured in TAO: Drum Heart; in Japanese, the word literally means "fat drum."
- Since their first appearance in 2004, TAO: Drum Heart has played in more than 22 countries and 400 cities around the world, with 7 million spectators to date.
- After performing at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, TAO: Drum Heart sold out every show of its first North American tour.
- TAO: Drum Heart includes performances by both male and female Taiko drummers.
- The Chicago Tribune applauds TAO: Drum Heart as “extraordinarily talented percussion artists, and seductive, alluring performers.”
Please note: The Minnesota Orchestra does not perform on this program.
OH+ Concert activities on Saturday March 31 / see all upcoming OH+ events

Ensō Daiko
When: 7-7:45 Where: Target Atrium Ensō Daiko offers loud, energetic performances that combine music, dance, culture, and pure athleticism. They perform a variety of traditional and contemporary taiko repertoire, with an emphasis on original compositions. They will perform as well as offer a special OH+ "mini" taiko workshop.