The Grand Percussionist

Whether it is realizing the dream of their Asian parents, entering the fray at a prestigious conservatory or the work to build a career for yourself: it is not easy to keep up in the extremely competitive and overcritical culture of classical music. And it is difficult to sound the alarm when your superiors exercise their power over you. 

In their performance The Grand Percussionist, Yung-Tuan Ku and Che-Sheng Wu explore these topics through percussion theater with a touch of humor. They reveal the obstacles they overcame, from sexism during auditions to intimate and intimidating one-on-one moments with their mentors. Their journey and experiences also appear to be exemplary for other professions. With their show, Ku and Wu want to make their audience aware of what negative experiences and psychological pressure can lead to. Because the body sometimes remembers more than you would like.