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Kanze Motomasa
Kanze Motomasa (1394? - August 26, 1432), also Kanze Jūrō, was a playwright and actor of Noh theatre. He was the eldest son of famed playwright and actor Zeami Motokiyo. Motomasa succeeded as head of the Kanze troupe when his father retired in 1422."Kanze Motomasa", ''Japan Illustrated Encyclopedia,'' 1993, Kodansha Ltd. ISBN 4-06-931098-3. Plays Motomasa wrote many plays, including ''Morihisa,'' ''Sumida River'', ''Uta-ura,'' and ''Yoroboshi''.Leiter, Samuel L., ''Historical Dictionary of Traditional Japanese Theatre'', 2014. pp. xvii, 160-161. ISBN 0-8108-5527-5. ''Yoroboshi'' is a didactic play that encourages the audience to follow the mediation method of Pure Land Buddhism while the sun sets. It also features a love story. ''Sumida River'' is Motomasa's masterpiece. A deranged mother travels from the capital to eastern Japan in search of her kidnapped son, only to find his tomb. A somber tone is established early on and there is very little dancing in this play. When the ...
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Zeami Motokiyo
(c. 1363 – c. 1443), also called , was a Japanese aesthetician, actor, and playwright. His father, Kan'ami Kiyotsugu, introduced him to Noh theater performance at a young age, and found that he was a skilled actor. Kan'ami was also skilled in acting and formed a family theater ensemble. As it grew in popularity, Zeami had the opportunity to perform in front of the Shōgun, Ashikaga Yoshimitsu. The Shōgun was impressed by the young actor and began to compose a love affair with him. Zeami was introduced to Yoshimitsu's court and was provided with an education in classical literature and philosophy while continuing to act. In 1374, Zeami received patronage and made acting his career. After the death of his father in 1385, he led the family troupe, a role in which he found greater success. Zeami mixed a variety of Classical and Modern themes in his writing, and made use of Japanese and Chinese traditions. He incorporated numerous themes of Zen Buddhism into his works and lat ...
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Kanze (Noh School)
Kanze (観世) is a school of ''Noh'' (能), a Japanese classic musical drama. It was founded in the 14th century. It is led by the 26th grand master Kiyokazu Kanze, who became head at the age of 31. The theatre stage moved to the redeveloped Matsuzakaya building at Ginza Ginza ( ; ja, 銀座 ) is a district of Chūō, Tokyo, located south of Yaesu and Kyōbashi, west of Tsukiji, east of Yūrakuchō and Uchisaiwaichō, and north of Shinbashi. It is a popular upscale shopping area of Tokyo, with numerous intern .... References External links Official homepage * {{japan-music-stub ...
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Kanze Motoshiga
Kanze Motoshiga (1398-1467), also On'ami, was a Japanese Noh actor who led the Kanze (Noh school), Kanze troupe from 1433 until his death. His relationship with Shogun Ashikaga Yoshinori (1394-1441) led to the rise of both Noh and the Kanze troupe as art forms favored by the shoguns. None of Motoshiga's plays or other writing survive."Kanze Motomasa (CA. 1400?-1432)," . Biography Motoshiga had a controversial relationship with his uncle Zeami Motokiyo, the best-remembered of the Kanze playwrights. Although Zeami wanted his son Motomasa to succeed him as ''tayū'', or head of the troupe, Motoshiga established a rival troupe that gained the favor of the shogun. The shogun preferred Motoshiga's low-brow style of performance and Motomasa fled to the provinces. Motoshiga often played at Kōfuku Temple in Nara. The various Noh troupes were invited to three annual festivals at the temple. The temple was responsible for much of their income. Motoshiga organized theatrical festivals that wen ...
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Ashikaga Yoshinori
was the sixth ''shōgun'' of the Ashikaga shogunate who reigned from 1429 to 1441 during the Muromachi period of Japan. Yoshinori was the son of the third ''shōgun'' Ashikaga Yoshimitsu. Titsingh, Isaac. (1834). His childhood name was Harutora (). Family * Father: Ashikaga Yoshimitsu * Mother: Fujiwara no Yoshiko (1358–1399) * Wives: ** Hino Muneko (d. 1447) ** Sanjo Yoshiko, daughter of Sanjo Masaaki * Concubines: ** Hino Shigeko (1411–1463) ** Kozaisho no Tsubone ** Shoben-dono ** Otomi no Kata, daughter of Tamagawa no Miya and granddaughter of Emperor Chōkei * Children: ** Ashikaga Yoshikatsu by Shigeko ** Ashikaga Yoshimasa by Shigeko ** Daijin'in by Shigeko ** Ashikaga Yoshikano later Shogoin by Shigeko ** a daughter by Kozaisho ** Ashikaga Yoshimi by Kozaisho ** Ashikaga Masatomo (1435–1491) by Shoben ** Ashikaga Yoshinaga by Shoben ** Kosho'in ** Sankyo Shogunal succession After the death of the Fifth ''shōgun'' Ashikaga Yoshikazu in 1425, The Fourth ''Shōgun ...
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15th-century Japanese Male Actors
The 15th century was the century which spans the Julian calendar, Julian dates from 1 January 1401 (Roman numerals, MCDI) to 31 December 1500 (Roman numerals, MD). In History of Europe, Europe, the 15th century includes parts of the Late Middle Ages, the Early Renaissance, and the early modern period. Many technological, social and cultural developments of the 15th century can in retrospect be seen as heralding the "European miracle" of the following centuries. The Perspective (graphical), architectural perspective, and the modern fields which are known today as banking and accounting were founded in Italy. The Hundred Years' War ended with a decisive Kingdom of France, French victory over the Kingdom of England, English in the Battle of Castillon. Financial troubles in England following the conflict resulted in the Wars of the Roses, a series of dynastic wars for the throne of England. The conflicts ended with the defeat of Richard III by Henry VII of England, Henry VII at th ...
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15th-century Japanese Dramatists And Playwrights
The 15th century was the century which spans the Julian dates from 1 January 1401 ( MCDI) to 31 December 1500 ( MD). In Europe, the 15th century includes parts of the Late Middle Ages, the Early Renaissance, and the early modern period. Many technological, social and cultural developments of the 15th century can in retrospect be seen as heralding the "European miracle" of the following centuries. The architectural perspective, and the modern fields which are known today as banking and accounting were founded in Italy. The Hundred Years' War ended with a decisive French victory over the English in the Battle of Castillon. Financial troubles in England following the conflict resulted in the Wars of the Roses, a series of dynastic wars for the throne of England. The conflicts ended with the defeat of Richard III by Henry VII at the Battle of Bosworth Field, establishing the Tudor dynasty in the later part of the century. Constantinople, known as the capital of the world an ...
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