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Introductory Traditional Japanese Music Concerts
"Experience Exciting Japanese Sounds Using Voice and Instruments"
Singing, narration, shamisen, koto, hand drums…
traditional Japanese music is a new and exciting entertainment
for young people who live in today’s world!
Why don't you join us to find "musical treasures" which were born in Tokyo?
HAYASHIYA Kikuhime
HAYASHIYA Kikuhime
An introduction to traditional Japanese music, where you can enjoy the experience first hand through listening, singing and performing in a concert, even if it’s your first time.

A commentary on the unique features of traditional Japanese music and traditional instruments such as the shamisen, koto and hand drum, along with voice techniques will be provided to help with any questions or difficulties. Headphone guidance is also available for rent, so anyone can participate.

[Cast]
IMAFUJI Chojuro, TOUSHA Rosen, HAGIOKA Shoin, KIYOMOTO Enjudayu,
HONJO Hidetaro and others

MC: HAYASHIYA Kikuhime         Commentator: TAKEUCHI Michitaka

[Date]
Friday, August 28, 2009, Starting at 5:00 p.m. (Opening at 4:30 p.m.)
"Hop": Let’s start with the first step!
Saturday, August 29 Starting at 1:00 p.m. (Opening at 12:30 p.m.)
"Step-1": Sing and Narrate - Feel traditional Japanese voice
Starting at 4:00 p.m. (Opening at 3:30 p.m.)
"Step-2": Play, Beat and Blow - Discover mechanisms of music instruments
Sunday, August 30 Starting at 1:00 p.m. (Opening at 12:30 p.m.)
"Jump": You will be a "Connoisseur" of Traditional Japanese Music!

[Venue]
The Small Hall 2 at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Space
Address : 1-8-1, Nishi-ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo, 171-0021
Telephone : 03-5391-2111
Access : 2 minutes walk from the west exit of Ikebukuro Station (Exit 2b of Ikebukuro Station directly leads to the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Space)

[Admission fees]
No reservations: 1,000 yen for adults, 500 yen for students and children (from age 4 to university students)
A set of tickets for 2 performances: 1,700 yen for adults, 850 yen for students and children (from age 4 to university students)
A set of tickets for 3 performances: 2,400 yen for adults, 1,200 yen for students and children (from age 4 to university students)
A set of tickets for 4 performances: 3,100 yen for adults, 1,550 yen for students and children (from age 4 to university students)
  • Those who purchase a set of tickets for 3 performances or a set of tickets for 4 performances will be given an invitation ticket for the traditional Japanese music concert "Autumn Concert under the Moon in Tokyo" at the venue on the performance date.
  • The sets of tickets explained above are available only on the website of the Tokyo Traditional Performing Arts Festival and the e+ website.
* Children from age 4 can enter the venue.
* Earphone guide available

[Ticket Sales]
All the tickets have been sold out.

    * Production: Koten Kukan Co., Ltd.
    * Cooperation for production: Japan Arts Council (the National Theatre of Japan)

Invitation to traditional Japanese music Tokyo Culture Creation Project