A Thousand Cranes is based on the Japanese legend that promises that anyone who folds a thousand origami cranes will be granted a wish by the gods.  The crane in Japan is one of the mystical creatures and is said to live for a thousand years.  This show uses that story as its inspiration.  The familiar theme of Sakura Sakura, the use of different traditional pentatonic scales, and ethnic drums give this show a very interesting sound scape.

Full Show with FX Package (save to device to hear entire show)

All Signature Series shows are created by Hall of Fame designers with a large, experienced team — our most complete and detailed shows for maximum impact. A Thousand Cranes includes a detailed production document.

Click here for a sample of the detailed production document.

Repertoire includes: Arrival of the Birds by Dominic Peter Smith and Jason Swinscoe and original music by Michael Pote.

An additional copyright fee of approximately $437 is required for this show.

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