TRADITIONAL PERFORMING ARTS
Tokyo Traditional Arts Program
A festival of traditional performing arts in Tokyo that everyone can enjoy
Amanojaku
Synopsis
“Tokyo Traditional Arts Program” is for everybody.
This year, our program has three components which will provide something for everyone to enjoy throughout the year.
“Traditional Performing Arts for Kids” provides children with a serious opportunity to learn traditional performing arts such as Noh plays and classical Japanese dance from first-class performers for seven months, and show the result of their efforts on a big stage. This year, we are also planning to conduct a program at a metropolitan high school.
This year’s theme of the “Traditional Performing Arts” is “The World of Percussion: Beat and Sound.” The energy of young people and traditional performers come together at “Drums in Summer Tokyo” where high school students and Hachijo drummers will show their performance skills. There will also be other colorful performances including Japanese traditional comic storytelling, gagaku, “shomyo” chant and classical dance, as well as “The Weekend of Traditional Japanese Music” at the Edo-Tokyo Museum where anybody can have a go at traditional performing arts.
The “Tokyo Grand Tea Ceremony” is designed to provide an opportunity for the citizens of Tokyo as well as tourists visiting the Tokyo area from abroad and other parts of Japan to enjoy Japanese culture and traditional tea culture.
This year, our program has three components which will provide something for everyone to enjoy throughout the year.
“Traditional Performing Arts for Kids” provides children with a serious opportunity to learn traditional performing arts such as Noh plays and classical Japanese dance from first-class performers for seven months, and show the result of their efforts on a big stage. This year, we are also planning to conduct a program at a metropolitan high school.
This year’s theme of the “Traditional Performing Arts” is “The World of Percussion: Beat and Sound.” The energy of young people and traditional performers come together at “Drums in Summer Tokyo” where high school students and Hachijo drummers will show their performance skills. There will also be other colorful performances including Japanese traditional comic storytelling, gagaku, “shomyo” chant and classical dance, as well as “The Weekend of Traditional Japanese Music” at the Edo-Tokyo Museum where anybody can have a go at traditional performing arts.
The “Tokyo Grand Tea Ceremony” is designed to provide an opportunity for the citizens of Tokyo as well as tourists visiting the Tokyo area from abroad and other parts of Japan to enjoy Japanese culture and traditional tea culture.
Schedule
Noh play lesson
■Traditional Performing Arts for Kids
★Application period
From July 1 (Fri) to July 25 (Mon), 2011
★Trial Sessions
July 16 (Sat) and July 17 (Sun), 2011 at Geinokadensha (Shinjuku)
★Opening ceremony
September 3 (Sat), 2011 at the National Noh Theatre
★Application period
From July 1 (Fri) to July 25 (Mon), 2011
★Trial Sessions
July 16 (Sat) and July 17 (Sun), 2011 at Geinokadensha (Shinjuku)
★Opening ceremony
September 3 (Sat), 2011 at the National Noh Theatre
■Traditional Performing Arts
＜Hosted performances＞
1, Traditional Japanese Music “A Wonder Box of Traditional Japanese Music!”
May 5 (Thu・holiday), 2011/ Geinokadensha (Shinjuku)
2, Drums “Summer Concert： TAIKO Drums in Tokyo”
August 2 (Tue), 2011 / Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Main Hall
3, Traditional Japanese Music “The Weekend of Traditional Japanese Music”
August 20 (Sat) and , August 21 (Sun), 2011 / Edo-Tokyo Museum
4, Rakugo Show and Traditional Geisha Dance Performance
“O-Edo Yose, Japanese Traditional Story-Telling, and Beautiful Performance of Geisha (Provisional Name)”
December 3 (Sat), 2011 / Iino Hall
＜Co-hosted performances＞
1, Traditional Japanese Music and Classical Dance
“Essence of Art Series Elegance of Kyoto: Kyoto Dance and the Melody of the Ikkan”
August 23 (Tue), 2011 / National Theatre (Large Theatre)
2, Shomyo Chant and Gagaku “Jugyuzu and Shutei-ga Ichigu: Creation of New Tradition”
September 10 (Sat), 2011 / National Theatre (Large Theatre)
3, Drums“Drums of Japan: A sound passed down through the generations”
September 23 (Fri・holiday), 2011 / National Theatre (Large Theatre)
4, Japanese Folk Performance “Tama River Basin Folk Performance Festival”
December 4 (Sun), 2011 (scheduled) / Komae Ecorma Hall
＜Hosted performances＞
1, Traditional Japanese Music “A Wonder Box of Traditional Japanese Music!”
May 5 (Thu・holiday), 2011/ Geinokadensha (Shinjuku)
2, Drums “Summer Concert： TAIKO Drums in Tokyo”
August 2 (Tue), 2011 / Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Main Hall
3, Traditional Japanese Music “The Weekend of Traditional Japanese Music”
August 20 (Sat) and , August 21 (Sun), 2011 / Edo-Tokyo Museum
4, Rakugo Show and Traditional Geisha Dance Performance
“O-Edo Yose, Japanese Traditional Story-Telling, and Beautiful Performance of Geisha (Provisional Name)”
December 3 (Sat), 2011 / Iino Hall
＜Co-hosted performances＞
1, Traditional Japanese Music and Classical Dance
“Essence of Art Series Elegance of Kyoto: Kyoto Dance and the Melody of the Ikkan”
August 23 (Tue), 2011 / National Theatre (Large Theatre)
2, Shomyo Chant and Gagaku “Jugyuzu and Shutei-ga Ichigu: Creation of New Tradition”
September 10 (Sat), 2011 / National Theatre (Large Theatre)
3, Drums“Drums of Japan: A sound passed down through the generations”
September 23 (Fri・holiday), 2011 / National Theatre (Large Theatre)
4, Japanese Folk Performance “Tama River Basin Folk Performance Festival”
December 4 (Sun), 2011 (scheduled) / Komae Ecorma Hall
■Tokyo Grand Tea Ceremony 2011
October 1 (Sat) and, October 2 (Sun), 2011/ Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum
October 22 (Sat) and, October 23 (Sun), 2011/ Hama-rikyu Gardens
Traditional Performing Arts Official Website
http://www.dento-wa.jp/en/
October 1 (Sat) and, October 2 (Sun), 2011/ Edo-Tokyo Open Air Architectural Museum
October 22 (Sat) and, October 23 (Sun), 2011/ Hama-rikyu Gardens
Traditional Performing Arts Official Website
http://www.dento-wa.jp/en/
Organizers
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government, the office of Tokyo Culture Creation Project (the Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture), the Tokyo Traditional Arts Program Executive Committee
Contact
Secretariat of the Tokyo Traditional Arts Program Executive Committee
3F, Kamiyama-cho Ogawa Bldg., 5-20 Kamiyama-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0047
Phone: 03-3467-5421
http://www.dento-wa.jp/en
* For information about “Traditional Performing Arts for Kids,” click here.
3F, Kamiyama-cho Ogawa Bldg., 5-20 Kamiyama-cho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0047
Phone: 03-3467-5421
http://www.dento-wa.jp/en
* For information about “Traditional Performing Arts for Kids,” click here.
Traditional Performing Arts for Kids
A 7-month experience that you can feel though your body and that touches your heart. An experience program of authentic “Japanese performing art lessons”
* For information about “Traditional Performing Arts for Kids,” click here.
* For information about “Traditional Performing Arts for Kids,” click here.
Traditional Performing Arts
Traditional Japanese Music “A Wonder Box of Traditional Japanese Music!”
Listen, sing and play--a fun wonder box of traditional Japanese music!
Traditional Japanese music is made up of various elements nurtured throughout its long history including different types of songs, storytelling, shamisen, koto music, kokyu, shakuhachi, biwa and hand drums. It is rich, fun and cool music, but people have less and less chance to experience it in their daily lives. “A Wonder Box of Traditional Japanese Music!” provides opportunities for people to listen, sing, play and perform various types of traditional Japanese music so that we can share its fascination with people.
【Schedule】10:30-17:35, May 5(Thu・holiday), 2011
【Venue】Geinokadensha(shinjuku)
【Program】
Mini concerts & workshops
10:30-11:30 Long epic songs, music accompaniment
12:40-13:40 Tsugaru shamisen, biwa
14:05-15:05 Gidayu melody, huqin
15:30-16:30 Koto, shakuhachi
Closing live performances
16:50-17:35
WASABI (Ryoichiro Yoshida, Naosaburo Bihou, Hiromu Motonaga)
URANUS (Tomoya Nakai, Takuya Iwata)
* For live performances and mini-concerts, numbered tickets will be distributed 30 minutes before the start of the events and the venue opens 15 minutes before the start of the events. The quota for each event is 100 (in order of arrival).
* A booth will be set up in the workshop venue and visitors can observe the koto making process.
Traditional Japanese music is made up of various elements nurtured throughout its long history including different types of songs, storytelling, shamisen, koto music, kokyu, shakuhachi, biwa and hand drums. It is rich, fun and cool music, but people have less and less chance to experience it in their daily lives. “A Wonder Box of Traditional Japanese Music!” provides opportunities for people to listen, sing, play and perform various types of traditional Japanese music so that we can share its fascination with people.
【Schedule】10:30-17:35, May 5(Thu・holiday), 2011
【Venue】Geinokadensha(shinjuku)
【Program】
Mini concerts & workshops
10:30-11:30 Long epic songs, music accompaniment
12:40-13:40 Tsugaru shamisen, biwa
14:05-15:05 Gidayu melody, huqin
15:30-16:30 Koto, shakuhachi
Closing live performances
16:50-17:35
WASABI (Ryoichiro Yoshida, Naosaburo Bihou, Hiromu Motonaga)
URANUS (Tomoya Nakai, Takuya Iwata)
* For live performances and mini-concerts, numbered tickets will be distributed 30 minutes before the start of the events and the venue opens 15 minutes before the start of the events. The quota for each event is 100 (in order of arrival).
* A booth will be set up in the workshop venue and visitors can observe the koto making process.
Drums“Summer Concert: TAIKO Drums in Tokyo”
Why do the simple beats of drums move us so much?
The TAIKO drums now have large numbers of devotees throughout Japan. The simple instruments allow performers to play with freedom to express themselves, which enables local characteristics and drummers’ personalities to show in their performances.
This program turns a spotlight on drum performances which developed in Tokyo, surviving the changing different times in history. With performances by leading professional groups and high school Japanese drum clubs, audiences can experience the performers’ passion for maintaining the tradition of Taiko drumming.
【Schedule】August 2 (Tue), 2011, Opening at 16:15, Starting at 16:45
【Venue】Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Main Hall
【Program】
[Part I] Shine
Nihon Taiko Dojyo “Ryumei”
Daigen-gumi “Kirameki (Sparkle)”
Amanojaku “Kaiun (Good Luck)”
[Part II] Life
Ryuseigun with X “Jiku (Space and Time)”
Tokyo Metropolitan Hakuo Senior High School “Hakuo Festival”
Tokyo Metropolitan Fukasawa High School “Yumoshin (Intrepid Courage)-Fly High in the Sky”
Hachijo Daiko Rokunin-kai “Yukichi･Hon-bataki(Hachijo-Taiko-bushi)”
Miyake-jima Geino Doshi-kai “Miyake-jima Kami Tsuki Mikoshi Daiko”
[Part III] Footsteps
Kimiko Kawata and Miyarabi Taiko “Miyarabi Taiko”
Sukeroku Daiko “Oroshi Taiko, Shiraume Taiko, Sukeroku Nidan-uchi”
Oedo Sukeroku Taiko “Yondan-uchi”
* Please note that there may be changes to the pieces and the order of the pieces in the program.
【Ticket fees】
Reserved seats only:
1st class seat：3,000yen (adults), 1,000yen（from age 4 to high school students）
2nd class seat 1,500yen (adults), 500yen（from age 4 to high school students）
children under 3 years old are prohibited from entry
Get Tickets(Japanese only)
［Website of the Tokyo Traditional Arts Program］ Buy Tickets(Japanese only)
［Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Ticket Service］ http://www.t-bunka.jp/
03-5685-0650 (10：00～19：00)
［E-ticket PIA］ http://t.pia.jp/
0570-02-9999 （Ｐcode：140-688）
［e+］ http://eplus.jp/
0570-06-9939 （10:00～18:00）
The TAIKO drums now have large numbers of devotees throughout Japan. The simple instruments allow performers to play with freedom to express themselves, which enables local characteristics and drummers’ personalities to show in their performances.
This program turns a spotlight on drum performances which developed in Tokyo, surviving the changing different times in history. With performances by leading professional groups and high school Japanese drum clubs, audiences can experience the performers’ passion for maintaining the tradition of Taiko drumming.
【Schedule】August 2 (Tue), 2011, Opening at 16:15, Starting at 16:45
【Venue】Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Main Hall
【Program】
[Part I] Shine
Nihon Taiko Dojyo “Ryumei”
Daigen-gumi “Kirameki (Sparkle)”
Amanojaku “Kaiun (Good Luck)”
[Part II] Life
Ryuseigun with X “Jiku (Space and Time)”
Tokyo Metropolitan Hakuo Senior High School “Hakuo Festival”
Tokyo Metropolitan Fukasawa High School “Yumoshin (Intrepid Courage)-Fly High in the Sky”
Hachijo Daiko Rokunin-kai “Yukichi･Hon-bataki(Hachijo-Taiko-bushi)”
Miyake-jima Geino Doshi-kai “Miyake-jima Kami Tsuki Mikoshi Daiko”
[Part III] Footsteps
Kimiko Kawata and Miyarabi Taiko “Miyarabi Taiko”
Sukeroku Daiko “Oroshi Taiko, Shiraume Taiko, Sukeroku Nidan-uchi”
Oedo Sukeroku Taiko “Yondan-uchi”
* Please note that there may be changes to the pieces and the order of the pieces in the program.
【Ticket fees】
Reserved seats only:
1st class seat：3,000yen (adults), 1,000yen（from age 4 to high school students）
2nd class seat 1,500yen (adults), 500yen（from age 4 to high school students）
children under 3 years old are prohibited from entry
Get Tickets(Japanese only)
［Website of the Tokyo Traditional Arts Program］ Buy Tickets(Japanese only)
［Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Ticket Service］ http://www.t-bunka.jp/
03-5685-0650 (10：00～19：00)
［E-ticket PIA］ http://t.pia.jp/
0570-02-9999 （Ｐcode：140-688）
［e+］ http://eplus.jp/
0570-06-9939 （10:00～18:00）
Traditional Japanese Music “The Weekend of Traditional Japanese Music”
Experience tradition this summer.
Feel and enjoy the colorful variety of traditional Japanese music!
At the Edo-Tokyo Museum, where the charms of Edo and Tokyo cultures are exhibited, visitors can listen, play and find out about the attraction of traditional Japanese music at this two-day event.
The performances at the Hall “Close Look at Traditional Japanese Music” will include “All about Kabuki Music” (on August 20) and “All about Shamisen and Koto” (on August 21). In the performances, the audience can listen to masterpieces from “kabuki dramas” and masterpieces of “shamisen and koto.” Various interesting features of traditional Japanese music that people do not normally have a chance to see will be exhibited at the have-a-go booth and through the demonstrations on how to make and play the instruments. At the Exhibition area, visitors can enjoy informal talks and “Traditional Japanese Music Mini-Live Performances” as well as “Nagashi” style performances of the Shinnai melody and shakuhachi in front of Nakamura-za (an admission ticket for the Exhibition area is required).
【Schedule】August 20 (Sat) and, August 21 (Sun), 2011
【Venue】Edo-Tokyo Museum [Hall & the Exhibition area]
【Program】
Hall （Close Look at Traditional Japanese Music）
■Aug. 20 (Sat.), Starting at 14:30
“All about Kabuki Music”(Part I ／Part II)
■Aug. 21 (Sun.), Starting at 14:30
“All about Shamisen and Koto” (Part I ／ Part II) Support: Tokyo Traditional Japanese Music Instrument Commerce and Industry Cooperative
(There will be an instrument making demonstration and a have-a-go booth in the lobby from 12:00 to13:30 for everyone, from 14:00 to 14:30 for ticket holders only.)
In front of Nakamura-za
（Mini Live Performances in front of Nakamura-za）
Experience traditional Japanese music with informal talks and performances.
■Aug. 20 (Sat.)
11:00-11:30 Shinnai melody
14:00-14:30 music accompaniment
15:30-16:00 Hauta
■Aug. 21 (Sun.)
11:00-11:30 Tsugaru shamisen
14:00-14:30 Long epic songs
15:30-16:00 Kokyu
【Ticket fees】
Reserved seats only
2,500yen (adults) 1,500yen (children and students)
For live performances in front of Nakamura-za, an admission ticket for the Exhibition area is required. A ticket for the performances in the Hall comes with an admission ticket for the Exhibition area.
Get Tickets(Japanese only)
［Website of the Tokyo Traditional Arts Program］ Buy Tickets(Japanese only)
［E-ticket PIA］ http://t.pia.jp/
0570-02-9999 （Ｐcode：141-389）
［e+］ http://eplus.jp/
0570-06-9939 （10:00～18:00）
Feel and enjoy the colorful variety of traditional Japanese music!
At the Edo-Tokyo Museum, where the charms of Edo and Tokyo cultures are exhibited, visitors can listen, play and find out about the attraction of traditional Japanese music at this two-day event.
The performances at the Hall “Close Look at Traditional Japanese Music” will include “All about Kabuki Music” (on August 20) and “All about Shamisen and Koto” (on August 21). In the performances, the audience can listen to masterpieces from “kabuki dramas” and masterpieces of “shamisen and koto.” Various interesting features of traditional Japanese music that people do not normally have a chance to see will be exhibited at the have-a-go booth and through the demonstrations on how to make and play the instruments. At the Exhibition area, visitors can enjoy informal talks and “Traditional Japanese Music Mini-Live Performances” as well as “Nagashi” style performances of the Shinnai melody and shakuhachi in front of Nakamura-za (an admission ticket for the Exhibition area is required).
【Schedule】August 20 (Sat) and, August 21 (Sun), 2011
【Venue】Edo-Tokyo Museum [Hall & the Exhibition area]
【Program】
Hall （Close Look at Traditional Japanese Music）
■Aug. 20 (Sat.), Starting at 14:30
“All about Kabuki Music”(Part I ／Part II)
■Aug. 21 (Sun.), Starting at 14:30
“All about Shamisen and Koto” (Part I ／ Part II) Support: Tokyo Traditional Japanese Music Instrument Commerce and Industry Cooperative
(There will be an instrument making demonstration and a have-a-go booth in the lobby from 12:00 to13:30 for everyone, from 14:00 to 14:30 for ticket holders only.)
In front of Nakamura-za
（Mini Live Performances in front of Nakamura-za）
Experience traditional Japanese music with informal talks and performances.
■Aug. 20 (Sat.)
11:00-11:30 Shinnai melody
14:00-14:30 music accompaniment
15:30-16:00 Hauta
■Aug. 21 (Sun.)
11:00-11:30 Tsugaru shamisen
14:00-14:30 Long epic songs
15:30-16:00 Kokyu
【Ticket fees】
Reserved seats only
2,500yen (adults) 1,500yen (children and students)
For live performances in front of Nakamura-za, an admission ticket for the Exhibition area is required. A ticket for the performances in the Hall comes with an admission ticket for the Exhibition area.
Get Tickets(Japanese only)
［Website of the Tokyo Traditional Arts Program］ Buy Tickets(Japanese only)
［E-ticket PIA］ http://t.pia.jp/
0570-02-9999 （Ｐcode：141-389）
［e+］ http://eplus.jp/
0570-06-9939 （10:00～18:00）
Rakugo Show and Traditional Geisha Dance Performance “O-Edo Yose, Japanese Traditional Story-Telling, and Beautiful Performance of Geisha”
Street scenes and life in the flourishing Edo Period are recaptured in a masterly performance.
Enjoy the spirit of the stylish culture of the merchant class of old Edo.
In Oedo Vaudeville Theatre, four or five episodes of rakugo stories on Edo will be performed. Audiences can enjoy the masterpieces of rakugo performed by Ichiba Ryutei, Gontaro Yanagiya, and others. In addition, a dance performance by Asakusa and Akasaka geisha is also scheduled. A gorgeous dance, which has been performed at banquets, will be specially performed on stage. Enjoy the stage with its live atmosphere, reminiscent of the townscape and life of Edo.
Schedule
Saturday, December 3, 2011
Program
Cast Ichiba Ryutei, Gontaro Yanagiya and others
Venue
Iino Hall
2-1-1, Uchisaiwai-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0011
03 3506 3251
● 1 minute walk from Exit C3 of Kasumigaseki Station (Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line, Hibiya Line and Chiyoda Line)
● 3 minutes walk from Exit 9 of Toranomon Station (Tokyo Metro Ginza Line)
● 10 minutes walk from Exit 4 of Sakuradamon Station (Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line)
● Exit A6 of Uchisaiwaicho Station (Toei Mita Line) leads to the Iino Hall via HIBIYA CITY.
Production
The Asahi Shimbun Company
Enjoy the spirit of the stylish culture of the merchant class of old Edo.
In Oedo Vaudeville Theatre, four or five episodes of rakugo stories on Edo will be performed. Audiences can enjoy the masterpieces of rakugo performed by Ichiba Ryutei, Gontaro Yanagiya, and others. In addition, a dance performance by Asakusa and Akasaka geisha is also scheduled. A gorgeous dance, which has been performed at banquets, will be specially performed on stage. Enjoy the stage with its live atmosphere, reminiscent of the townscape and life of Edo.
Schedule
Saturday, December 3, 2011
Program
Cast Ichiba Ryutei, Gontaro Yanagiya and others
Venue
Iino Hall
2-1-1, Uchisaiwai-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-0011
03 3506 3251
● 1 minute walk from Exit C3 of Kasumigaseki Station (Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line, Hibiya Line and Chiyoda Line)
● 3 minutes walk from Exit 9 of Toranomon Station (Tokyo Metro Ginza Line)
● 10 minutes walk from Exit 4 of Sakuradamon Station (Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line)
● Exit A6 of Uchisaiwaicho Station (Toei Mita Line) leads to the Iino Hall via HIBIYA CITY.
Production
The Asahi Shimbun Company
Traditional Japanese Music and Classical Dance “Essence of Art Series No. 5 Elegance of Kyoto: Kyoto Dance and the Melody of the Ikkan”
The “true art” will grasp the minds of discriminating classical Japanese performing art fans as well as those who are new to traditional performing arts.
Although the Tokyo Traditional Arts Program disseminates all kinds of traditional Japanese cultures from Tokyo, the aim of the [Essence of Art Series] is to indulge audiences with “true art.” The theme of the fifth event of this series is the “Elegance of Kyoto.” Kyoto has developed a distinctive culture including elegant and sophisticated classical performing arts. In this program, we will present Kyoto dance and the melody of the Ikkan (flute). The audience will be introduced to genuine high quality Kyoto performances that are difficult to see even in Kyoto, including Kyoto dance by Yachiyo Inoue and the flute played by Meisho Tosha.
【Schedule】August 23 (Tue), 2011, Opening at 17:00, Starting at 17:30
【Venue】National Theatre (Large Theatre)
【Program】
1. Seated musical accompaniment “Ishibashi”
Meisho Tosha (flute), Genjiro Okura (hand drum), Mitsuo Yasufuku (stick-drum), Hideaki Nakagawa (drum), Gensho Umewaka (chorus) and others
2. Kyoto dance and jiuta “Tamatori Ama”
Yachiyo Inoue (dance), Meisho Tosha (flute), Gion Kobu Geigi (song and shamisen)
3. Long epic song “Sankyoku Ito-no Shirabe”
Meisho Tosha (flute), Tosei Kineya (song), Shoroku Kineya (shamisen)
4. Kyoto dance with Gidayu and Kamigata song “Mosa Junrei”
Yachiyo Inoue (dance), Komanosuke Takemoto (Joruri), Tsukaji Tsuruzawa(Shamisen), Gion Kobu Geigi (Song and Shamisen)
5. Teuchi “Kuruwa-no Nigiwai” Shichifuku-jin Hana-zukushi
Cast: Gion Kobu Geigi
【Ticket fees】
Reserved seats only:
Seat S: 12,000yen
1st class seat A: 9,500yen 1st class seat B: 7,500yen
2nd class seat: 5,500yen 3rd class seat: 3,000yen
Get Tickets (Japanese only)
［Tokyo Onkyo］ http://www.t-onkyo.jp
03-5774-3030（10：00～17：30）
［E-ticket PIA］
0570-02-9999（Ｐcode:412-252）
［Lawson Ticket］
0570-084-003（Lcode:38814）
［e+］ http://eplus.jp/
［National Theater Ticket Office］（10：00～17：00）
Tickets available at the counter only
【Cosponsored by】Essence of Art Production Committee
Although the Tokyo Traditional Arts Program disseminates all kinds of traditional Japanese cultures from Tokyo, the aim of the [Essence of Art Series] is to indulge audiences with “true art.” The theme of the fifth event of this series is the “Elegance of Kyoto.” Kyoto has developed a distinctive culture including elegant and sophisticated classical performing arts. In this program, we will present Kyoto dance and the melody of the Ikkan (flute). The audience will be introduced to genuine high quality Kyoto performances that are difficult to see even in Kyoto, including Kyoto dance by Yachiyo Inoue and the flute played by Meisho Tosha.
【Schedule】August 23 (Tue), 2011, Opening at 17:00, Starting at 17:30
【Venue】National Theatre (Large Theatre)
【Program】
1. Seated musical accompaniment “Ishibashi”
Meisho Tosha (flute), Genjiro Okura (hand drum), Mitsuo Yasufuku (stick-drum), Hideaki Nakagawa (drum), Gensho Umewaka (chorus) and others
2. Kyoto dance and jiuta “Tamatori Ama”
Yachiyo Inoue (dance), Meisho Tosha (flute), Gion Kobu Geigi (song and shamisen)
3. Long epic song “Sankyoku Ito-no Shirabe”
Meisho Tosha (flute), Tosei Kineya (song), Shoroku Kineya (shamisen)
4. Kyoto dance with Gidayu and Kamigata song “Mosa Junrei”
Yachiyo Inoue (dance), Komanosuke Takemoto (Joruri), Tsukaji Tsuruzawa(Shamisen), Gion Kobu Geigi (Song and Shamisen)
5. Teuchi “Kuruwa-no Nigiwai” Shichifuku-jin Hana-zukushi
Cast: Gion Kobu Geigi
【Ticket fees】
Reserved seats only:
Seat S: 12,000yen
1st class seat A: 9,500yen 1st class seat B: 7,500yen
2nd class seat: 5,500yen 3rd class seat: 3,000yen
Get Tickets (Japanese only)
［Tokyo Onkyo］ http://www.t-onkyo.jp
03-5774-3030（10：00～17：30）
［E-ticket PIA］
0570-02-9999（Ｐcode:412-252）
［Lawson Ticket］
0570-084-003（Lcode:38814）
［e+］ http://eplus.jp/
［National Theater Ticket Office］（10：00～17：00）
Tickets available at the counter only
【Cosponsored by】Essence of Art Production Committee
Shomyo Chant and Gagaku “Jugyuzu and Shutei-ga Ichigu: Creation of New Tradition”
New breezes blow into the traditional music scene. Masterpieces of modern gagaku and new shomyo chants will fill the music hall.
A modern gagaku piece “Shutei-ga Ichigu,” a famous masterpiece composed by Toru Takemitsu for the National Theatre, will be presented in the program. In addition, a new shomyo piece “Jugyuzu” composed by Yoshihiro Kanno will be performed. Please enjoy the new sounds of traditional music which will fill the theatre.
【Schedule】September 10 (Sat), 2011, Opening at 16:00, Starting at 16:30
【Venue】National Theatre (Large Theatre)
【Program】
（Part I）
Shomyo chant “Jugyuzu: Requiem and Prayer for Restoration--45 Voices of Souls”
The first performance of the piece dedicated to the National Theatre
Composition and music director: Yoshihiro Kanno
Cast: Shomyo Zojoji Shikiji-kai, the Enzan School of Jodo Buddhism
Karyo Binga Shomyo Kenkyu-kai, the Buzan Sect of Shingon Buddhism
Nichiren Buddhism Shomyo Kensei-kai
Percussion: Shomyo Zojoji Shikiji-kai
Music: Reigakusha
（Part II）
Gagaku “ Shutei-ga Ichigu －In an autumn garden－”
A piece dedicated to the National Theatre, composed in 1979 by Toru Takemitsu
［Performance 1］Mairionjyo －Strophe－
［Performance 2］Fukiwatashi －Echo Ⅰ-
［Performance 3］Enbai －Melisma－
［Performance 4］Shutei-ga －In an autumn garden－
［Performance 5］Fukiwatashi nidan －Echo Ⅱ－
［Performance 6］Makadeonjyo －Antistrophe－
Cast: Reigakusha
【Ticket fees】
Reserved seats only:
1st class seat: 4,500yen, students: 3,200yen
2nd class seat: 3,600yen, students: 2,500yen
※ Discounts available for people with disabilities
For those who wish to reserve a wheelchair space, please contact the National Theatre Ticket Center.
Get Tickets(Japanese only)
［National Theatre Ticket Centre］ http://ticket.ntj.jac.go.jp
0570-07-9900 / 03-3230-3000（10：00～17：00）
［E-ticket PIA］
0570-02-9999
［e+］ http://eplus.jp/
【Cosponsored by】
Japan Arts Council
A modern gagaku piece “Shutei-ga Ichigu,” a famous masterpiece composed by Toru Takemitsu for the National Theatre, will be presented in the program. In addition, a new shomyo piece “Jugyuzu” composed by Yoshihiro Kanno will be performed. Please enjoy the new sounds of traditional music which will fill the theatre.
【Schedule】September 10 (Sat), 2011, Opening at 16:00, Starting at 16:30
【Venue】National Theatre (Large Theatre)
【Program】
（Part I）
Shomyo chant “Jugyuzu: Requiem and Prayer for Restoration--45 Voices of Souls”
The first performance of the piece dedicated to the National Theatre
Composition and music director: Yoshihiro Kanno
Cast: Shomyo Zojoji Shikiji-kai, the Enzan School of Jodo Buddhism
Karyo Binga Shomyo Kenkyu-kai, the Buzan Sect of Shingon Buddhism
Nichiren Buddhism Shomyo Kensei-kai
Percussion: Shomyo Zojoji Shikiji-kai
Music: Reigakusha
（Part II）
Gagaku “ Shutei-ga Ichigu －In an autumn garden－”
A piece dedicated to the National Theatre, composed in 1979 by Toru Takemitsu
［Performance 1］Mairionjyo －Strophe－
［Performance 2］Fukiwatashi －Echo Ⅰ-
［Performance 3］Enbai －Melisma－
［Performance 4］Shutei-ga －In an autumn garden－
［Performance 5］Fukiwatashi nidan －Echo Ⅱ－
［Performance 6］Makadeonjyo －Antistrophe－
Cast: Reigakusha
【Ticket fees】
Reserved seats only:
1st class seat: 4,500yen, students: 3,200yen
2nd class seat: 3,600yen, students: 2,500yen
※ Discounts available for people with disabilities
For those who wish to reserve a wheelchair space, please contact the National Theatre Ticket Center.
Get Tickets(Japanese only)
［National Theatre Ticket Centre］ http://ticket.ntj.jac.go.jp
0570-07-9900 / 03-3230-3000（10：00～17：00）
［E-ticket PIA］
0570-02-9999
［e+］ http://eplus.jp/
【Cosponsored by】
Japan Arts Council
Drums“Drums of Japan: A sound passed down through the generations”
After an interval of two years, “Drums of Japan” returns in search of new possibilities for the drums.
After an interval of two years, “Drums of Japan” returns in search of new possibilities for the drums.
In this program, Leonard Eto, a solo drummer who continues to expand the horizon for drum music, will be performing as the main drummer. In addition, young drummers whose potential has yet to be discovered will be auditioned for the event and the selected members will play in an ensemble. They will be joined by performers of time-honored Japanese folk performing arts. Please come and enjoy the sounds created by their different performance styles.
【Schedule】September 23 (Fri・holiday), 2011, Opening at 16:30, Starting at 17:00
【Venue】National Theatre (Large Theatre)
【Program】
Cast
Leonard Eto
Japanese folk performance groups
Ensemble players selected through auditions
Others
【Ticket fees】
Reserved seats only:
1st class seat: 4,000yen, students: 2,800yen
2nd class seat: 2,500yen, students: 1,800yen
※ Discounts available for people with disabilities
For those who wish to reserve a wheelchair space, please contact the National Theatre Ticket Center.
Get Tickets(Japanese only)
［National Theatre Ticket Centre］ http://ticket.ntj.jac.go.jp
0570-07-9900 / 03-3230-3000（10：00～17：00）
［E-ticket PIA］
0570-02-9999
［e+］ http://eplus.jp/
【Cosponsored by】Japan Arts Council
After an interval of two years, “Drums of Japan” returns in search of new possibilities for the drums.
In this program, Leonard Eto, a solo drummer who continues to expand the horizon for drum music, will be performing as the main drummer. In addition, young drummers whose potential has yet to be discovered will be auditioned for the event and the selected members will play in an ensemble. They will be joined by performers of time-honored Japanese folk performing arts. Please come and enjoy the sounds created by their different performance styles.
【Schedule】September 23 (Fri・holiday), 2011, Opening at 16:30, Starting at 17:00
【Venue】National Theatre (Large Theatre)
【Program】
Cast
Leonard Eto
Japanese folk performance groups
Ensemble players selected through auditions
Others
【Ticket fees】
Reserved seats only:
1st class seat: 4,000yen, students: 2,800yen
2nd class seat: 2,500yen, students: 1,800yen
※ Discounts available for people with disabilities
For those who wish to reserve a wheelchair space, please contact the National Theatre Ticket Center.
Get Tickets(Japanese only)
［National Theatre Ticket Centre］ http://ticket.ntj.jac.go.jp
0570-07-9900 / 03-3230-3000（10：00～17：00）
［E-ticket PIA］
0570-02-9999
［e+］ http://eplus.jp/
【Cosponsored by】Japan Arts Council
Japanese Folk Performance “12th Tama River Basin Folk Performance Festival”
The bounty of the Tama River is not just its rich nature.
The Tama River connects folk performing arts.
The Tama River has supported people’s livelihoods by offering rich nature. An original performing culture developed in the river basin. In order to increase understanding about the locality and give people a chance to cherish the Tama River, folk performing arts nurtured in the Tama River basin will be assembled in one hall. Please enjoy the Tama basin folk performances including the Lion Dance, Japanese drums, dance songs and musical accompaniment, which are rarely seen in everyday life.
【Schedule】December 4 (Sun), 2011, Opening at 12:30, Starting at 13:00(scheduled)
【Venue】Komae Ecorma Hall
1-2-1, Motoizumi, Komae-shi, Tokyo, 201-0013 (Komae Civic Hall)
1 minute walk from North Exit of Komae Station (Odakyu Line)
【Program】To be announced
【Ticket fees】Admission free
【Cosponsored by】Tama River Basin Folk Performance Festival Executive Committee, Komae city
The Tama River connects folk performing arts.
The Tama River has supported people’s livelihoods by offering rich nature. An original performing culture developed in the river basin. In order to increase understanding about the locality and give people a chance to cherish the Tama River, folk performing arts nurtured in the Tama River basin will be assembled in one hall. Please enjoy the Tama basin folk performances including the Lion Dance, Japanese drums, dance songs and musical accompaniment, which are rarely seen in everyday life.
【Schedule】December 4 (Sun), 2011, Opening at 12:30, Starting at 13:00(scheduled)
【Venue】Komae Ecorma Hall
1-2-1, Motoizumi, Komae-shi, Tokyo, 201-0013 (Komae Civic Hall)
1 minute walk from North Exit of Komae Station (Odakyu Line)
【Program】To be announced
【Ticket fees】Admission free
【Cosponsored by】Tama River Basin Folk Performance Festival Executive Committee, Komae city
Tokyo Grand Tea Ceremony 2011
Experience the Japanese tea ceremony’s true spirit of hospitality
* For details about “Tokyo Grand Tea Ceremony,” click here.
* For details about “Tokyo Grand Tea Ceremony,” click here.
