Japan OC Festival opens with a night of sublime imagery

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08.30.2010 – Over the course of the past 35 years, the work of Japanese choreographer Ushio Amagatsu for his company Sankai Juku has become known worldwide for its elegance, refinement, technical precision, and emotional depth. Hibiki, his contemporary Butoh creation, takes us on a journey of rebirth and renewal filled with sublime visual spectacles. As one of the premiere choreographers at work in the world today, the arrival of a work by Ushio Amagatsu is a much anticipated event in the dance landscape. Sankai Juku: Hibiki Saturday, October 30, 2010 at 8pm presented by the Philharmonic Society and Irvine Barclay Theatre part of Japan OC Festival in partnership with Carnegie Hall... [Read More]

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