March 15, 2024
The 8th Yokohama Triennale Support Program
Listening in Sleep｜Listening with Heike biwa at Yokohama｜Chikubushimamoude
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Friday, March 15, 2024, 13:30-14:30
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Friday, April 19, 2024, 13:30-14:30
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Friday, May 17, 2024, 13:30-14:30
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Capacity: 8 persons per session
Fee: 2,200 yen (including tax)
Payment is made by credit card on the application page.
Program: “Chikubushimamoude” from The Tale of the Heike, Vol. 7
Type: Listening while sleeping (after a brief explanation, performance and narration by Heike biwa)
*Please remove your shoes to enter this venue. Yoga mats are provided.
March 20, 2024
Listen while you sleep｜The Tale of the Heike by Heike Biwa at BIWANOTE｜Atsumorisaigo
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Date: Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Time: 19:00 – 20:00 Doors open 18:30
Capacity: 4 persons
Program: “Atsumorisaigo” from The Tale of the Heike, Vol. 9
Type: Listening while sleeping (after a brief explanation, performance and narration by Heike biwa)
Things to bring: mats, towels, etc. to put under the body
*In this venue, you take off your shoes and lie down.
*Please bring a towel, mat, etc. to put under your body.
Fee: 2200 yen (tax included)
Payment: Advance payment (credit card payment on the reservation website)
Application deadline: March 16, 2024 (Saturday)
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March 26, 2024
The Tale of the Heike Listened to by Heike Biwa @garden&space Kuru Kuru｜Atsumorisaigo Listened to by Heike Biwa
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Date: Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Time: 11:00-11:50 Doors open 10:30
Capacity: 4 persons
Program: “Atsumorisaigo” from The Tale of the Heike, Vol. 9
Type: Contemporary translation and narration (Heike biwa performance and narration with contemporary translation)
Fee: 2200 yen
Payment: Advance payment (credit card payment on the reservation website)
Application deadline: Friday, March 22, 2024
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The synopsis of each performance.
The Tale of the Heike, Vol. 7 “Chikubusubushimamoude”
TairanoTsunemasa, a skilled poet and orchestrator, was deeply moved by the beautiful nature of Chikubu Island, which he visited on his way to war. Feeling that the island was a sacred place, he prayed to the gods and played his biwa. Then…. If you listen to the music and reflect on the movement of Tsunemasa’s heart, something unseen may appear at the end of the piece.
The Tale of the Heike, Vol. 9 “AtsumoriSaigo”
Kumagai Jiro Naozane, a warrior of the Genji clan, was defeated at the Battle of Ichinotani and followed the fleeing Heike nobles to the coast. There he encounters a young warrior wearing luxurious armor. Kumagai succeeds in capturing him, but realizes that the young warrior is about the same age as his own son. Kumagai feels compassion for him and wants to save his life, but the young warrior refuses. Kumagai grips his sword in a conflicted grip, knowing better than to fall into the hands of his allies, who are closing in behind him.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: I don’t know the Tale of the Heike, can I participate?
A: Please join us. You are welcome.
Those who like the classics and the Tale of the Heike are welcome to join us, as well as those who are unfamiliar with the story. Chikubushimamoude is the story of a Heike warlord who is good at playing the biwa (Japanese lute) and visits Chikubushima to pray to the gods. Atsumorisaigo Saimei is a story about a Genji warlord who is conflicted because he has to take the life of a Heike warlord. That’s all you need to know. This is not a lecture, and we will not ask you to answer historical questions, so please don’t worry. We hope you will enjoy the narration of the Tale of the Heike with your eyes closed while sleeping, or with the accompaniment of Heike biwa accompanied by the sound of the Enoden.
Please take care of yourself as the changeable weather continues.
We look forward to seeing you at the venue.
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