神楽坂に鎮座する赤城神社。そのモダンな神楽殿で、祭は幕を開けます。江戸の三味線音楽である長唄と清元節の若手演奏家が、粋な魅力が詰まった名曲を解説付きで披露。そして一部と二部の後半では、日本舞踊の将来を担う若手舞踊家がはつらつと舞い踊ります。
Akagi-jinja Shrine, located in Kagurazaka, serves as the stage for the festival’s grand opening at its modern Kaguraden Stage. Young performers of Nagauta and Kiyomoto-bushi, two traditional shamisen music styles from the Edo period (1603-1868), will present famous pieces filled with refined charm, accompanied by explanations. In the latter half of the first and second parts, promising young dancers who represent the future of Nihon Buyo traditional dance will take the stage with lively performances.
Venue Kaguraden Stage in Akagi-jinja Shrine
Part 1
Date&Time 17th May 13:00-
Performer Yoshimura Iosjiro troupe (“Nagauta” music) × Wakazishikai (“Hayashi” Japanese traditional percussion)
Nishikawa Kieka, Wakayagi Komaya (“Nihonbuyo” Traditional Japanese dance)
Tobaya Riseki (Navigator)
Part 2
Date&Time 17th May 15:00-
Performer Kiyomoto Shigemidayu troupe(“Kiyomoto-bushi” music) × Wakazishikai (“Hayashi” Japanese traditional percussion)
Nishikawa Itsuki, Nishikawa Ouki (“Nihonbuyo” Traditional Japanese dance)
Tobaya Riseki (Navigator)
