Living National Treasure Denjiro Tanaka Directs 'Edo Traditional Arts Night' in Kaohsiung
Directed and led by Japanese Living National Treasure Denjiro Tanaka, 'A Night of Japanese Edo Traditional Arts: Kabuki, Buyo, and Hougaku' is set to premiere in Kaohsiung, showcasing the essence of Japan's refined cultural heritage.
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(Central News Agency, Reporter Zhao Jing-yu, Taipei, 22nd) Directed and performed by Tanaka Denjiro, a Living National Treasure (Comprehensive Designation) of Japan, "A Night of Japanese Edo Traditional Arts: Kabuki, Buyo, and Hougaku" is about to premiere. Through the essence of performing arts refined over generations, it showcases the traditional beauty of Japan.
Tanaka Denjiro stated through press materials released by the Kaohsiung Philharmonic Cultural and Arts Foundation that the performance focuses on the culture that flourished during the Edo period about 400 years ago. From the traditional Japanese martial art "Iaidō" to Wadaiko (Japanese drums), Shamisen, and Kabuki, these are all highlights of the program. "I hope audiences from all over Taiwan will enjoy our performance."
This public performance brings together top Japanese artists and important cultural inheritors, covering fields such as prestigious Kabuki Hayashi (percussion) families, renowned Kabuki actors, Hougaku (traditional music) performers, and Japanese sword martial arts. Among them, Japanese martial artist Hidekazu Ichise will present an Iaidō demonstration to open the show, followed by Masaru Tsuji, Taisei Otoma, and the second-generation Mitsugi Sasaki performing the "Wadaiko Suite" with drum beats and Tsugaru Shamisen melodies.
Tanaka Denjiro and his eldest son Taichi Kamei will also perform together in Taiwan for the first time in "Sanbasō," representing the inheritance across generations. Additionally, Kabuki actor Hiromatsu Otani will perform the dance "Ishibashi" as the finale, bringing blessings to the entire performance.
"A Night of Japanese Edo Traditional Arts: Kabuki, Buyo, and Hougaku" will be held on April 24 at the Chih-Te Hall, Kaohsiung Cultural Center.
Tanaka Denjiro stated through press materials released by the Kaohsiung Philharmonic Cultural and Arts Foundation that the performance focuses on the culture that flourished during the Edo period about 400 years ago. From the traditional Japanese martial art "Iaidō" to Wadaiko (Japanese drums), Shamisen, and Kabuki, these are all highlights of the program. "I hope audiences from all over Taiwan will enjoy our performance."
This public performance brings together top Japanese artists and important cultural inheritors, covering fields such as prestigious Kabuki Hayashi (percussion) families, renowned Kabuki actors, Hougaku (traditional music) performers, and Japanese sword martial arts. Among them, Japanese martial artist Hidekazu Ichise will present an Iaidō demonstration to open the show, followed by Masaru Tsuji, Taisei Otoma, and the second-generation Mitsugi Sasaki performing the "Wadaiko Suite" with drum beats and Tsugaru Shamisen melodies.
Tanaka Denjiro and his eldest son Taichi Kamei will also perform together in Taiwan for the first time in "Sanbasō," representing the inheritance across generations. Additionally, Kabuki actor Hiromatsu Otani will perform the dance "Ishibashi" as the finale, bringing blessings to the entire performance.
"A Night of Japanese Edo Traditional Arts: Kabuki, Buyo, and Hougaku" will be held on April 24 at the Chih-Te Hall, Kaohsiung Cultural Center.