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Shinko Engeki Jisshu
is a collection of kabuki plays strongly associated with the Onoe Kikugorō line of kabuki actors. Akin to the ''Kabuki Jūhachiban'' ("Kabuki Eighteen") of the Ichikawa Danjūrō lineage, the compilation of the ''Shinko engeki jisshu'' was begun by Onoe Kikugorō V and completed by his son Onoe Kikugorō VI. These represent the greatest plays of the Bakumatsu (c. 1853–1867) and Meiji periods (1868-1912), and many were written by Kawatake Mokuami the most celebrated playwright today of that period. The premiere of each of these plays featured either Kikugorō V, his grandfather Onoe Kikugorō III, or his son Kikugorō VI, and the Onoe family continues to dominate the leading roles in these plays today. The Ten *''Rakan (play), Rakan'' *''Kodera no Neko'' *''Tsuchigumo (play), Tsuchigumo'' *''Ibaraki (play), Ibaraki'' *''Hitotsuya'' *''Modoribashi'' *''Kikujidō'' *''Hagoromo (play)'' *''Migawari Zazen'' *''Osakabe Hime'' ''Rakan'' and ''Kodera no Neko'' were performed first by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kabuki
is a classical form of Japanese dance-drama. Kabuki theatre is known for its heavily-stylised performances, the often-glamorous costumes worn by performers, and for the elaborate make-up worn by some of its performers. Kabuki is thought to have originated in the very early Edo period, when founder Izumo no Okuni formed a female dance troupe who performed dances and light sketches in Kyoto. The art form later developed into its present all-male theatrical form after women were banned from performing in kabuki theatre in 1629. Kabuki developed throughout the late 17th century and reached its zenith in the mid-18th century. In 2005, kabuki theatre was proclaimed by UNESCO as an intangible heritage possessing outstanding universal value. In 2008, it was inscribed in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Lists, UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Etymology The individual kanji that make up the word ''kabuki'' can be read as , , and . ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kodera No Neko
Kodera (written: ) is a Japanese surname. Notable people with the surname include: *, Japanese mixed martial artist *, Japanese speed skater See also *Kōdera, Hyōgo was a List of towns of Japan, town located in Kanzaki District, Hyōgo, Kanzaki District, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. As of 2003, the town had an estimated population of 19,607 and a population density, density of 622.05 persons per km². The total ..., a former town in Kanzaki District, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan {{surname Japanese-language surnames ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hagoromo (play)
is among the most-performed Japanese Noh plays. Tyler, Royall. ''Japanese No Dramas.'' Penguin Classics (1992)p96 . It is an example of the traditional swan maiden motif. Sources and history The earliest recorded version of the legend dates to the eighth century.Blacker, Carmen. ''Collected Writings of Carmen Blacker.'' Routledge (2000)p44 . The play however apparently combines two legends, one concerning the origins of the Suruga Dance (''Suruga-mai'') and another the descent of an angel onto Udo Beach. A parallel story may also be found in the 14th volume of the fifth-century ''Sou-shen chi''. A poem by the 11th century poet Nōin is quoted. The authorship of the Noh play ''Hagoromo'' is unknown. The earliest references to the play in historical records date to 1524, which suggests that it was written well after Zeami's time. Plot A fisherman is walking with his companions at night when he finds the Hagoromo, the magical feather-mantle of a ''tennin'' (an aerial spirit or ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
