Kodo brings the thunder and precision of taiko drumming to Reynolds Hall as part of their long-running One Earth Tour, a journey the Japanese ensemble has carried across more than fifty countries over four decades. The group's performances are built around the deep, room-filling resonance of taiko drums, paired with disciplined choreography and a physicality that turns percussion into something closer to dance. Expect the kind of sound that seems to move through the floor and chest as much as the ears, alongside quieter passages that let the craftsmanship of the instruments and performers come through.

"Luminance," the latest chapter in their touring repertoire, continues Kodo's mission of connecting audiences through rhythm, drawing on themes of light and shared humanity. Reynolds Hall's scale and acoustics suit this kind of show well, with its deep stage and tiered balconies giving everyone in the 2,050 seats a clear line to the drummers and the energy they generate. For anyone curious about taiko tradition, or just wanting to feel a different kind of live music in their body, this is a performance built on craft refined over literally thousands of shows.