Performing Arts Creation Project
Featuring Contemporary Music
KAGUYA
The first part of the program will be in the style of a chamber music concert, in which we will feature pieces by Kaija SAARIAHO and other composers who had a connection with her.
In the second part, a new stage production will take place with a collaboration between Josephine STEPHENSON, one of the highly thriving composers in Europe, and MORIYAMA Kaiji, Japan’s leading dancer.
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Sat, Jan 13, 2024 15:00 (Open 14:30) |
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| Venue | Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Recital Hall |
| Genre | TBK productions Ballet, Dance Concert |
Part 1 |
Chamber Music Kaija SAARIAHO (Finland) was a composer with an overwhelming presence to be loved and coveted by the world for her graceful sound.
Music to be performed Juha T. KOSKINEN: Lacrime di Izanami [Koto Solo] (World Premiere) Kaija SAARIAHO: Terra Memoria [String Quartet] YOKOYAMA Mioko: From the ground [String Quartet] (Commission, World Premiere)
* The performance order has been changed as above from the initial announcement. |
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Part 2 |
KAGUYA—the daughter tree (Commission, World Premiere) Performed in English with Japanese surtitles This new stage production is a collaboration between Josephine STEPHENSON, a composer drawing attention in France and the U.K., and MORIYAMA Kaiji, a versatile artist leading the dance world. Embracing a brand new worldview inspired by the ancient Japanese folktale “Taketori Monogatari (The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter)” and poems by YOSANO Akiko, and unique sounds by merging Renessance melancholic songs and the 21st century’s experimental pop tunes, this captivating work will go around the world after its premiere in Japan.
Based on: “Taketori Monogatari (The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter)” and poems by YOSANO Akiko Music: Josephine STEPHENSON Text: Ben OSBORN Choreography: MORIYAMA Kaiji |
Cast |
Vocal: Josephine STEPHENSON† Dance: MORIYAMA Kaiji†
Violin: YAMANE Kazuhito, MOHRI Fumika Viola: TAHARA Ayako *1st prize and Audience Award of String section at the 11th Tokyo Music Competition Cello: MORITA Keisuke Koto (Japanese zither): YOSHIZAWA Nobutaka
†The artists will perform only in Part 2. ◇View artists profiles in flyer (PDF only in Japanese) |
Creators |
Lighting Design: OSHIMA Masao (Art Stage Lighting Group) Costume Design: MASUDA Emi (MOMA WORKSHOP) |
Interview with Artist |
Read the full article of the interview with Josephine STEPHENSON Tokyo Bunka Kaikan quarterly magazine “Onmyaku” (PDF only in Japanese) |
Program notes and more |
◇View all (from the official program *PDF only in Japanese)
Part 1 Composers’ Notes ⁃ Lacrime di Izanami (2023) by Juha T. KOSKINEN ⁃ Terra Memoria (2006) by Kaija SAARIAHO ⁃ From the ground (2023) by YOKOYAMA Mioko Part 2 KAGUYA—the daughter tree (2023) ⁃ Composer’s notes by Josephine STEPHENSON ⁃ Lyricist’s notes by Ben OSBORN ⁃ Choreographer’s notes by MORIYAMA Kaiji
• Finland’s contemporary music scenes from a historical perspective (PDF in English) by OGAWA Itaru (Pianist and Writer) • A tale to be passed down—The ubiquity and reinterpretation of “Taketori Monogatari (The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter)” by SAITO Mika (Assistant Professor by Special Appointment, Sophia University) • The new shape of music formed by the millennials by YAGI Hiroyuki (Music Critic) |
Josephine STEPHENSON, Music and Vocal
MORIYAMA Kaiji, Choreography and Dance
YAMANE Kazuhito, Violin
MOHRI Fumika, Violin
TAHARA Ayako, Viola
MORITA Keisuke, Cello
YOSHIZAWA Nobutaka, Koto
Tickets
| Prices (tax included) |
[Day tickets] Seat S tickets go on sale at 14:00.
Package “Featuring Contemporary Music” (Jan 11: Lecture by Josephine STEPHENSON & Jan 13: KAGUYA): S7,920yen S-Under-26s 3,960yen
S6,600yen A4,400yen B2,200yen *A, B Sold Out Under-26s: S3,300yen A2,200yen Age 65 and above (50 seats): S5,940yen Pre-sale sold out Persons with disabilities: S5,500yen (The price applies to one companion.) * Group Sales (Seat S/Groups of 10 or more): Please contact the Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Box Office for further details. * Package, Seat-B, and discount tickets are only available at the Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Box Office. Valid ID required for discount tickets. If you wish to purchase a package online, please enter through “Buy Package” listed on the top page of our ticketing website. However, the package is not available at our online English ticketing service. |
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Seating Chart of Recital Hall |
View Seating Chart Click the camera icons on the seating chart to check the stage view from the selected area. |
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On Sale Date |
Sat, Aug 19, 2023 Advance online sale for Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Members: Sat, Aug 12-Thu, Aug 17 |
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BOX Office |
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Other Information
* The program is subject to change under certain circumstances.
* Pre-school children are not allowed to attend this performance.
* Child care service is available. (Reservation and fee required. A limited number of children is accepted.)
Event Child Care Service: Mother's 0120-788-222
Reservation must be made by Fri, Jan 5, 17:00.
Related Event |
Performing Arts Creation Project Featuring Contemporary Music Lecture by Josephine STEPHENSON Thu, Jan 11, 2024 19:00 |
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Organizers & Supporters |
Organizer: Tokyo Bunka Kaikan operated by Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture |
Partners & Grantors |
Supported by: Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan/Nomura Foundation Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Official Platinum Partners: Ueno Seiyoken/HASEKO Group/FUJI MEDIA HOLDINGS, INC. Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Official Gold Partners: THE ASAHI SHINKIN BANK/Bourbon Corporation |