Kotonoha koto × sho
*Information at the time of adoption.
- Name of the organization or individual
- Kyoko Fukuda
- subsidy category
- Startup Grant
- Grant Type
- single year individual
Reiwa 4(2022) 1st Startup Grant
Business Overview
By fusing the performance of jiuta sokyoku with kana calligraphy, he creates a new world view that has never existed before. Through songs and calligraphy, along with calligrapher Nemoto Tomo's knowledgeable lyric commentary, viewers can deepen their understanding of the history and lyrics of the Japanese language, heightening their imagination and immersing themselves in the world of the songs. In addition, the autumn leaves in the garden of the Yanagisawa residence, as well as the sound of the wind and air, and the song of birds, which can be heard from the open windows, enhance the performance with many descriptions of nature. The aim of the project is to create a new form of cultural transmission through the collaboration of Japanese culture and to contribute to the inheritance of traditional culture. Program: "Yaegoromo"/"Yugao" (Kikuoka Kengyo sangen music with Yaezaki Kengyo koto playing) Cast: koto, sangen Kyoko FUKUDA Co-star: calligrapher Tomotomo NEMOTO Supporting cast: koto, sangen Miki YAMAMIZU Video: Yamahira Atsushi
- Period of Activity / Project
- Sunday, December 4, 2022
- Venues
- Yanagisawa Residence (Setagaya Ward, Tokyo)
*Information such as project outlines is provided by organizations and individuals providing subsidies.
Profile
[Sokyoku performer Kyoko FUKUDA]
Completed a doctoral course at Tokyo University of the Arts. After completing the course, he worked as a part-time lecturer and teaching assistant at the university. He has performed overseas in China, England and Russia. From both the research and the performance of koto music, he is making efforts to disseminate koto music not only in Japan but also overseas. He plans collaborations with other fields of Japanese culture, and aims to create music that broadens his horizons and attracts new audiences through multicultural exchanges while incorporating various ideas and philosophies.
It also supports young musicians who have graduated from Tokyo University of the Arts by providing a visiting performance service.