New Traditional Music Highlighted in Rhythm & Passion of Korea
Ford Amphitheatre (2580 Cahuenga Blvd. East Hollywood, CA 90068)
- Full Price:
- $20.00
- Our Price:
- FREE - $10.00*
* Additional fees apply.
All offers for Rhythm & Passion of Korea have expired.
The last date listed for Rhythm & Passion of Korea was Saturday September 10, 2011 / 8:00pm.
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Big! World! Fun! Family Series: Music, Dance & Theatre at Ford Amphitheatre
- Full Price:
- FREE - $5.00
- Our Price:
- FREE
Get the whole family out into the fresh air this summer by bringing them to the Ford Amphitheatre on Saturday mornings. Big! World! Fun! is an eight-week family series of hour-long music, dance and theatrical performances geared especially for children ages 4 to 10 and their big people. If you can get through the Starbucks line fast enough, early arrivals will get to take part in fun pre-show craft projects. Afterward, hang around for post-show meet-and-greets with the performers. Please see the full event description for the lineup of weekly themes. Learn More
Goldstar Member Tips
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Kristianna on Other
Come early and enjoy the rare view of the LA blue sky :)
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Kristianna on Where to Eat
I always regret not bringing a little snack and a hot drink for the evenign concerts.
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Kristianna on What to Wear
Bring a cushion and a shawl/blanket. :)
5 Goldstar Member Reviews
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Superb performance by all participants especially the musicians.Written on Sep 14 2011
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It was very entertaining. The music, the dancing made it for a very friendly and enjoyble evening.Written on Sep 12 2011
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Carol B.
I hope the artists come back next year. Kang Eun-il and her group were fabulous. For the second half, the hip hop/break dancing plus traditional Korean dancing and drumming were outstanding and so much fun.Written on Sep 12 2011
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Kristianna
Written on Sep 12 2011
The outdoor theater was inviting. The night sky was radiant. The fusion of Korean/Western & traditional/contemporary was well executed in both the music and the dance performances. I never knew the traditional instrument, haegum, had such range until this concert. The hiphop/b-boy dance performance was breath-taking, and the choreography was innovative and charming in equal measures. The dancing was spectacular! There were no "special effects," and most of the music was performed live. If we could channel the energy from the dancers, we could stop using fossil fuels.
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More Information About Rhythm & Passion of Korea
Website
http://www.fordtheatres.org/en/events/details/id/219
Description
Praised around the world for being a virtuoso of the Haegum, an instrument passed down from the Goryeo Dynasty (918~1392 AD) resembling a fiddle with its rod-like body and played with a bow, Kang Eun-il takes Korean music to new heights. Armed with her bow, she and Haegum Plus expand and continually test the limits of sound. The result is an entirely new genre that has become termed “new traditional music.” Unlike fusion or hybrid music, new traditional music strongly maintains the character of traditional Haegum music — traditional sound and instrumentation serve as the “text” of the music and are central to the musical piece. Alongside the Yoshida Brothers of Japan and the Twelve Girls Band of China, Kang Eun-il and Haegum Plus are emerging as one of the most prominent musical groups representing Asia.
Kang has performed both in Korea as well as internationally with world renowned artists and groups, including Bobby McFerrin, Luciano Pavarotti, Yoshida Brothers, Salta Cello, NHK Orchestra, and KBS Korean Traditional Music Orchestra.
Last for One will add hip-hop flavor to the second half of the evening. Audiences will have the rare opportunity to watch the dance crew that has earned numerous honors, including first place of the 2005 International Battle of the Year in Germany (known as the most prestigious B-Boying competition in the world). Additionally, they have also taken the first place title at both the 2003 Japan Battle of Hirapa and at the 2005 Spain Underground Republic 3. Last for One has been invited to perform around the globe in the U.S., Singapore, France, Finland, England, Mongolia, Angola and China. Last for One was also featured in the critically acclaimed documentary film Planet B-Boy.