Here and there in sento
*Information at the time of adoption.
- Name of the organization or individual
- here and there
- subsidy category
- Startup Grant
- Grant Type
- single year
Reiwa 4 (2022) 4th Startup Grant
Business Overview
This site-specific music performance is set in a public bath. We devised and implemented five programs inspired by various elements of the sento, such as the sound in the bathroom, the keroline tub, Sansuke san, and Yu-joruri. 1. "Oyuya Preparatory Routine" 2. "Kerorin Grand Ensemble" 3. "Musician Preparatory Routine" 4. "Sansuke-san" 5. "Oburo de Utajiman" The creative members are Ayaka Oyanagi (vocal mezzo-soprano) Hidehiko Nishigaki (banto, nagauta) Karen Kitazawa (violin) Shoko Mizuno (contrabass) Senho Suzuki (koto) Tomoshin Kitajima (percussion instrument) Michiru Nakamura (music, keyboard harmonica) Ryoka Iwakami (visual design) Mina Shinohara (planning, production and composition).
- Period of Activity / Project
- Friday, October 20, 2023 - 21st (Sat)
- Venues
- Takara-yu (Adachi Ward, Tokyo) Denki-yu (Sumida Ward, Tokyo)
*Information such as project outlines is provided by organizations and individuals providing subsidies.
Profile
[Here and there]
An artist collective that searches for new possibilities of expression in the streets, with classical musicians at its core. The aim is to create new relationships with audiences and to collaborate with experts in various fields by leaving gaps in classical music. Since 2021, he has been conducting site-specific performances in everyday spaces such as traditional houses, warehouses, cafes, and public baths. In August 2023, he participated in a residency program in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, and has been expanding his activities all over the place.