The kotsuzumi is one of the world’s most subtly constructed instruments, with a rich tone that inspires associations with the water born of Japan’s climate and natural features.
“The 3rd Saishoukai Concert – The World of Kotsuzumi for the Heart” came about from a desire to increase awareness of the wonders of the kotsuzumi.
We will present a richly varied program of Japanese classical music: the Nagauta works “Matsu no Okina” and Kishudojoji”; the Gidayu piece “Shojo”; and “Umi to Kaze to,” a composition presented in combination with shadow pictures (Wayang). With the participation of shadow picture puppet/kiri-e (paper-cutting) creator Nakatsuji Tadashi, “Umi to Kaze to” will incorporate the sounds of the natural world in a collaboration with hogaku-bayashi music. The aim is to provide an accessible and enjoyable experience of hogaku-bayashi music–both for fans of hogaku (traditional Japanese music) and for those unaccustomed to hearing this music–and present the heart-stirring world of the tsuzumi
Performing artists:
Mochizuki Hikojuro, Mochizuki Tatsusaburo, Takemoto Komanosuke, Tsuruzawa Sansuzu, Imafuji Masajuro, Kineya Mitaro, Mochizuki Sakijuro, Mochizuki Hikokyo and others
Staff:
Mochizuki Hikosei, Ashino Takao, Manji Fumie and others