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Second term of fiscal year 2023 Creation Grant [Category I : Single Year]

Azerbaijan Noh Performance Project/Milan Noh Performance "Aya-No-Tsuzumi"

  • Organization : Hoshokai Public Interest Incorporated Association
  • Section : International project
  • Type of Grant Program : Single
  • Art Forms : Japanese Traditional Art
Lecture on Noh by master of the Hosho School to students of the University of Milan

Outline

This project was conducted to promote international exchange through Nohgaku.
(1) Performances in Azerbaijan *Subtitles in Azerbaijani are available for each performance.
Commentary “Silk Road and Noh” 10 min. Naomi Seki (commentary in English, simultaneous interpretation in Azerbaijani available)
“BANSHIKIGAKU” 10 min. Ryuichi Onodera（Fue）, Kayoshi Omura (kotsuzumi), Mitsuo Yasufuku (otsutsumi), Soemon Kinsharu (taiko)
Kyogen “FUKU NO KAMI” (20 min.) NOMURA Kennosuke
Noh “KOKAJI” 50 min. Shite: HOSHO Kazufusa

(2) Performances in Italy *Subtitles in Italian are provided for each performance.
Commentary 10 min Rossella Menegazzo (Professor, University of Milan)
Kyogen “FUKU NO KAMI” 20 min.
Noh “AYANOTSUDUMI” 60min. Shite: HOSHO Kazufusa

Main Performers
Hosho Kazufusa is the 20th headmaster of the Hosho-ryu school of Shite.
Yasufuku Mitsuo is headmaster of the Takayasu school of the otsudumi style.
Komparu Soemon is the headmaster of the Konparu school of the taiko style.
Takeda Takashi is a Noh performer of the Hosho school of the Shite style. Professor Emeritus of Tokyo University of the Arts.

Profile

Hoshokai Public Interest Incorporated Association
The official organization of the Hosho school of Noh theater.
Although it was officially established as an incorporated association in 1912, its predecessor organization began its activities around 1885.
As the core organization of the school, it has worked to pass on the traditional techniques and fundamental spirit of Noh, and has contributed to the development of the Nohgaku world and cultural activities in Japan.
The organization is committed to the promotion of Nohgaku by hosting a variety of performances and providing opportunities for many people to enjoy Noh in a wide range of genres.

Contact

Hayashi Yuka
clerk
Hoshokai Public Interest Incorporated Association
Hongo 1-5-9 Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo
113-0033
Tel：+81-(0)3-3811-4843
Fax：+81-(0)3-3811-4591
y.hayashi@hosho.or.jp

Period of Activity / Project

February 1-February 5, 2024　in Baku, Azerbaijan Milan, Italy

Venues

Heydar Aliyev Center (Baku/Azerbaijan)
Elfo　puccini Theater (Milan/Italy)

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