[National Theatre Kurogo Channel] Notice of Streaming: 'Yachiyo Inoue IV: The Charm of Kyomai Inoue-ryu'
The National Theatre's 'Kurogo Channel' will stream archival footage of Yachiyo Inoue IV's Kyomai Inoue-ryu dance in June. Four performances, featuring Gion Kobu geiko as musicians, will be available on Streaming+ for 500 yen each across two streaming periods starting June 2nd.
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The [National Theatre Kurogo Channel] is a paid streaming service providing access to precious archival footage from the first National Theatre.
In June, we feature Yachiyo Inoue IV (Aiko Inoue, 1905–2004). She was the former Iemoto of the Inoue-ryu, the only school of dance permitted in the Gion Kobu entertainment district. She was designated as a Living National Treasure, a member of the Japan Art Academy, honored as a Person of Cultural Merit, and awarded the Order of Culture. In this program, viewers will be able to enjoy four pieces performed with accompaniment by geiko from Gion Kobu.
[Repertoire]: 'Ochiyame no To', 'Mushi no Ne', 'Fukaki Kokoro', 'Chikubushima'
[Performers]: Yachiyo Inoue IV, Gion Kobu Geiko ensemble
[Streaming Period]:
1. June 2 (Tue) 10:00 – June 8 (Mon) 23:59
2. June 9 (Tue) 10:00 – June 15 (Mon) 23:59
* The content is the same for both periods.
[Price]: 500 yen (tax included)
* Sales will close one day before the end of each streaming period. Once purchased, viewers can watch the content as many times as they like during the respective period.
[Sales Page]: Streaming+ https://eplus.jp/sf/streamingplus
[Inquiries]: National Theatre, Traditional Performing Arts Information Centre (Performance Records Division) TEL: 03-3265-7411 (Weekdays 10:00 – 17:00)
In June, we feature Yachiyo Inoue IV (Aiko Inoue, 1905–2004). She was the former Iemoto of the Inoue-ryu, the only school of dance permitted in the Gion Kobu entertainment district. She was designated as a Living National Treasure, a member of the Japan Art Academy, honored as a Person of Cultural Merit, and awarded the Order of Culture. In this program, viewers will be able to enjoy four pieces performed with accompaniment by geiko from Gion Kobu.
[Repertoire]: 'Ochiyame no To', 'Mushi no Ne', 'Fukaki Kokoro', 'Chikubushima'
[Performers]: Yachiyo Inoue IV, Gion Kobu Geiko ensemble
[Streaming Period]:
1. June 2 (Tue) 10:00 – June 8 (Mon) 23:59
2. June 9 (Tue) 10:00 – June 15 (Mon) 23:59
* The content is the same for both periods.
[Price]: 500 yen (tax included)
* Sales will close one day before the end of each streaming period. Once purchased, viewers can watch the content as many times as they like during the respective period.
[Sales Page]: Streaming+ https://eplus.jp/sf/streamingplus
[Inquiries]: National Theatre, Traditional Performing Arts Information Centre (Performance Records Division) TEL: 03-3265-7411 (Weekdays 10:00 – 17:00)
FAQ
「くろごちゃんねる」で何が配信されますか？
四世井上八千代による京舞井上流の記録映像が配信されます。
配信演目は何ですか？
「おちやめのと」「虫の音」「深き心」「竹生島」の4曲です。
配信期間はいつですか？
6月2日～6月8日と、6月9日～6月15日の2回配信されます（内容は同一）。
視聴料金はいくらですか？
税込500円です。
どこで購入できますか？
Streaming+（ストリーミングプラス）のサイトで購入可能です。