Open-air performance #5 / spring 2017 Noh of the Wind II

Open-air performance #5 / spring 2017 <i>Noh of the Wind II</i>

April 28, 2017 From 18:00. |Tea ceremony service

Venue:Susumu Shingu WIND MUSEUM / The stage over the pond

Performers
Subayashi Rokurobhyoue Fujita, Atsushi Ueda and others

Ema Gensho Umewaka(Living national treasure), Rokurobhyoue Fujita, Genjiro Okura and others


Admission: 〈S〉 8,000 Yen. 〈A〉 6,000 Yen. 〈Standing seats on the day of the performance〉 3,000 Yen

Organized by: Kazemü Executive Committee

Sponsored by: Hyogo Prefecture, City of Sanda

Supported by: Rockfield Co., Ltd., Tanimatsuya Toda Co., The Rotary Club of Sanda South, Honey FM

Cooperation by: Gensho Umewaka, Dance West

Cooperation of production: Takashi Yamamura

Open-air performance #5 / spring 2017 <i>Noh of the Wind II</i>
Program of <i>Noh of the Wind II</i>

Again, the beautiful weather celebrated Noh of the Wind and 500 spectators visited the site.
The program Ema is said to be based on the natural phenomenon of eclipse, and therefore the natural surroundings of Susumu Shingu WIND MUSEUM suit perfectly well with the program.
Prior to the performance, there was Tea Ceremony service organized by Tanimatsuya Toda. French, English and Portuguese group of 25 people from Paris enjoyed tea with other guests, including the foreign performers of Strawberry Express. The international atmosphere raised expectations for the Noh Theater performance.

The propellers went down toward the stage and the sound of Japanese flute was heard. It was the beginning of Ema. Please refer to the programfor the commentary and performers. The changing color of sky, two cages of firewood burning on the water and the thin crescent rising high up. It was a real pleasure to watch Noh Theater played in the midst of nature.

Open-air performance #5 / spring 2017 <i>Noh of the Wind II</i>

An old couple appears in front of the imperial envoy who is visiting Ise Shrine.

Open-air performance #5 / spring 2017 <i>Noh of the Wind II</i>

They dedicate Ema plaques praying for both rain and sunlight for the happiness of all people.

Open-air performance #5 / spring 2017 <i>Noh of the Wind II</i>

In Kyogen, three demons of Penglai appear to dedicate treasures to Ise Shrine.

Open-air performance #5 / spring 2017 <i>Noh of the Wind II</i>

In the second part, three gods, Amaterasu, Tachikarao and Ameno-uzume, appear and dance.

Open-air performance #5 / spring 2017 <i>Noh of the Wind II</i>

Amaterasu, who hid in a celestial rock cave, appears to bring back the light to the world.

Open-air performance #5 / spring 2017 <i>Noh of the Wind II</i>

The dance by three gods to celebrate the peace of the world.

Open-air performance #5 / spring 2017 <i>Noh of the Wind II</i>

Choreograph of light beams to show the sprits of Noh Theater go back to the sky.

photos by Yumi Shingu

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