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A programme by WADAIKO ZINKA, a Japanese taiko drum ensemble known for combining traditional wadaiko technique with theatrical staging. The show runs closer to a music-theatre piece than a straight recital: choreography, costume, and precise ensemble drumming built into a single evening. Wadaiko — Japanese drums played in ensemble — is a comparatively young concert tradition in the international sense (post-war in its current staged form), and demands both physical and rhythmic precision that is a significant part of the visual appeal. WADAIKO ZINKA are one of the touring ensembles in the genre. At the Bolshoi Concert Hall 'Oktyabrsky' — a large seated auditorium, central Petersburg. Suitable for all ages; no language barrier.