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Lecture and Performance “The World of Nihon Buyo (dance) and Traditional Japanese Music>”
The Soul of Edo Lives On in Buyo (dance) and Traditional Japanese Music

Mitsugoro BANDO, Kabuki actor and BANDO Iemoto, will display the magic of Nihon Buyo, and young leading players the art of Traditional Japanese Music. Both genres have mostly developed in Edo era (17. – 19.C.).

Edo Chic through Kabuki Mitsugoro BANDO
  • Edo Chic as told by Mitsugoro BANDO, the 10th Iemoto carrying on the family’s continuous 250-year Edo Kabuki tradition

    Kabuki actor Mitsugoro BANDO, the 10th actor to hold the honorable name in the family’s 250-year tradition, and the Iemoto of the clan known for producing leading Kabuki dancers, will discuss the charm of Edo chic that lives on in dance and music. In interview format with the authority on traditional arts, Shizuo YAMAKAWA.

    Schedule

    Tuesday, July 3, 2012, Opening at 16:00, Starting at 16:30

    Program and Lecturer

    Mitsugoro BANDO, Shizuo YAMAKAWA and others

    Admission fees

    Reserved seats only
    2,000yen (adults)
    *Children under 6 years old are prohibited from entry
    Buy Tickets (Japanese only)

    Venue

    Tokyo Metropolitan Edo -Tokyo Museum (Hall)

  • Mitsugoro BANDO
    Mitsugoro BANDO


Mitsugoro BANDO on Nihon Buyo
  • Tips on how to fully appreciate Nihon Buyo (dance). Mitsugoro BANDO gives pointers on buyo (dance).

    In the Edo period Kabuki buyo, a form of Nihon buyo, developed alongside Kabuki.
    Simply watching it may be enjoyable enough, but learning the mechanisms and highlights is bound to satisfy one all the more. The current Bando Iemoto Mitsugoro will give a lecture on the basics of Nihon buyo, the movements, dressing and make up of Kabuki buyo, with actual demonstrative performances by young actors and dancers.
    Detailed explanations of the verses and movements from the signature Bando masterpiece, the eccentric kiyomoto Ryūsei, by none other than the Iemoto Mitsugoro himself should prove irresistible.

    Schedule

    Saturday, July 21, 2012, Opening at 16:00, Starting at 16:30

    Program and Performer

    Mitsugoro BANDO, Itsuo BANDO, Yahiro BANDO
    Kiyoedayu KIYOMOTO (Joruri), Kuniedayu KIYOMOTO (Joruri),
    Kikusuke KIYOMOTO (Shamisen), Yoshijuro KIYOMOTO (Shamisen),
    Kiyoyuki TOUSHA (Hayashi) and others

    Admission fees

    Reserved seats only
    2,000yen (adults)
    *Children under 6 years old are prohibited from entry
    Buy Tickets (Japanese only)

    Venue

    Tokyo Metropolitan Edo -Tokyo Museum (Hall)

  • "Ryusei"


An Introduction to Traditional Japanese Music ~ Experience the Sound of Edo! ~
  • Listen, Sing, Talk and Play -----
    Come in touch with the cool, fun aspects of the traditional music of Japan.

    An experience in the diverse pleasures of Traditional Japanese Music, a concert with commentary and a hands-on workshop in song and instrument.

    Schedule

    Sunday, November 4, 2012, Opening at 12:30, Starting at 13:00
    Sunday, November 4, 2012, Opening at 15:00, Starting at 15:30

    Program

    [Mini-Concert]
    Progressive Rokyoku performer Nanafuku TAMAGAWA navigates, lectures and teaches the ABC’s of Traditional Japapnese Music.

    [Workshop]
    Why not experience the songs, narrative music and instruments performed at the Mini-Concert?

    Admission fees

    Reserved seats only
    1,500yen (adults) 　500yen (students)
    *Children under 6 years old are prohibited from entry
    Buy Tickets (Japanese only)

    Venue

    Tokyo Metropolitan Edo -Tokyo Museum (Hall)

  • An Introduction to Traditional Japanese Music ~ Experience the Sound of Edo! ~


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