Every morning, before the sun illuminates the sky over southern Japan, the members of Drum Tao pound their feet in rhythmic succession against the rugged terrain — the blackened silhouettes of the Kyushu Mountains towering above the horizon, creating sharp, contrasting shapes against the early dawn. By the time the musicians arrive back at Tao Village, […]
Drum Tao brings the thrilling rhythms of Japan to downtown Asheville, Feb. 13 & 14
The thrilling rhythms of Japan come to downtown Asheville when Drum Tao 夢幻響 takes the stage, Tuesday & Wednesday, Feb. 13 & 14 at 7 p.m. in Diana Wortham Theatre at the Wortham Center for the Performing Arts. Step into a world of electrifying beats and mesmerizing rhythms with Drum Tao, a sensational Japanese taiko […]
Captivating dance comes to the Wortham Center
–Asheville Scene, January 19, 2024. Light has always played a pivotal role in Parsons Dance. Of course, that’s to be expected for a company co-founded by a lighting designer and a choreographer. In 1982, David Parsons, a dancer and choreographer, and his good friend, Tony Award-winning lighting designer Howell Binkley, created the stunningly surreal solo […]
Interview with Irish singer-songwriter Emma Langford
Hailing from Limerick City, Ireland, Emma Langford and her inimitable, dreamy voice are at the frontline of a new wave of Irish folk — with songs imbued with all the humor, vibrant imagery and drama of the rugged west coast of Ireland. Storytelling sits at the heart of everything this songwriter does — interweaving her […]
Program for A Swannanoa Solstice 2023
For more than 20 years, A Swannanoa Solstice has ushered in the winter season with a joyful infusion of performances by the best and brightest artists in our region, making it a beloved local holiday tradition. In 2023, the celebration welcomes the next generation of musicians to the stage to spread seasonal warmth, magic and […]
For the whole family: “Nutcracker” is back
The Nutcrackers are back! The Wortham Center is proud to be the home venue for three local dance companies who all present their unique versions of The Nutcracker on the Diana Wortham Theatre stage each season. Click below to learn more about these beloved traditional holiday performances.
