The Tale of the Heike Listened to by Heike Biwa
The final sea, Dannoura.
The dragon in the heavens descended to become a fish in the sea. It once flourished in the palace that soared high above the great Brahma, and in the palace of Sakra, the Joy-Giver, and in ancient times it had nine families under its command in the Hall of the White-Colored Gate and the Hall of the Thorny Path, but now it has lost its life in an instant in a boat, beneath the waves, how sad
The scenery of that day, the voices of that time
I gather the murmurs that I can’t see now
and tell the story of the final sea, Dannoura.
About this concert
This is a small concert where you can listen to Heikyoku (a recitation of the Tale of the Heike accompanied by Heike biwa) in an old private house in Kamakura, with some of the text translated into modern Japanese. The simple sound of the Heike biwa and the voice of the narrator, the flowers and plants that mark the end and beginning of each season, the Enoden train passing right by the room… The vitality of the various lives that you can feel in this place is superimposed on the vitality of the lives of the people who fought in the battle 800 years ago.
The Tale of the Heike Listened to by Heike Biwa|The Final Sea, Dannoura. is a “Kanagawa Prefecture Cultural Festival Participation Program”.
Click here for the reservation page for October 29th (sold out)
https://select-type.com/ev/?ev=6IJNo67gxqc
Click here for the reservation page for November 26th
https://select-type.com/ev/?ev=IXKGFWLo0-M
Heikyoku recitation at the final sea, Dannoura
Due to time and composition constraints, not all Heikyoku will be performed.
Please understand that some Heikyoku will only be performed in part, depending on the story.
Tale of the Heike, Volume 11: Dannourakassen
At Dannoura, the Genji and Heike raised battle cries that echoed through heaven and earth. Tairano Tomomori stood on the deck of his ship and encouraged his men, saying, “Even the greatest generals and warriors in Japan, China and India are powerless when their time has come. But their names are precious. Why should we spare our lives? This is the last day for the army.” He encouraged his soldiers.
Click here for the full modern translation of the Dannourakassen story.
https://morinorijapan.com/tale-of-the-heike/dannourakassen
Tale of the Heike, Volume 11, “Touya
Wadanokotarou Yoshimori of the Genji fires arrow after arrow at the forces of the Heike. Niinokishirou Chikakiyo of the Heike fires back at the Genji, hitting a ship. The soldiers of the Genji and Heike fight each other, sparing no lives, but the Genji cannot lay a hand on them because they have the Emperor Antoku and the three sacred treasures. Then, something like a white cloud drifts through the sky.
Click here for the full modern translation of “Touya”.
https://morinorijapan.com/tale-of-the-heike/touya
Tale of the Heike, Volume 11: senteigojyusui
The Genji clan one after another suppress the Heike’s boats. Tairano Tomomori senses his end and begins to clean the imperial boat. Niinoama says, “Even though I am a woman, I will not fall into the hands of the enemy. I will accompany the Emperor,” and she proceeds into the sea with the Antoku Emperor in her arms.
Click here for the full modern translation of “senteigojyusui”
https://morinorijapan.com/tale-of-the-heike/senteigojyusui
Tale of the Heike, Volume 11, “Notodonosaigo”
As Noritsune did not recognize Yoshitsune’s face, he attacked the warrior, who was wearing splendid armor, one after another. He managed to get on Yoshitsune’s boat, but Yoshitsune jumped to the boat of his allies. Noritsune was unable to pursue him, and threw his weapons and helmet into the sea, spreading his arms out and saying, “Anyone who thinks they can defeat me, come and fight me and take me alive.”
Click here for the full modern-language translation of “Notodonosaigo”
https://morinorijapan.com/tale-of-the-heike/notodonosaigo
Tale of the Heike, Volume 11 “Naishidokoro Miyakoiri
The end of the army. The red flags and red seals on the sea are cut down, and it is as if the maple leaves of the Tatsuta River have been blown about by the storm. The white waves are tinged with light pink.
*As this is only the beginning of the performance, the full modern-language translation of the synopsis for ‘Naishidokoromiyakoiri’ is not published here.
Date: October 29th (Sold out)
The Tale of the Heike Listened to by Heike Biwa|The final sea, Dannoura.
Date: Tuesday, October 29th, 2024
Time: 11:00 – 12:00 (Doors open at 10:40)
Capacity: 6 people
Program: “Dannourakassen”, “Touya”, “Senteigojyusui”, “Notodonosaigo”, “Naishidokoromiyakoiri” from the Heike Monogatari, Vol. 11
Type: Sit and listen + modern translation and narration (Heike biwa performance and narration with some modern translation)
Price: 2,200 yen (tax included)
Payment: Pre-payment (credit card payment on the reservation site)
Application deadline: Monday, October 28, 2024
Click here to apply: Sold out
Date: November 26th
The Tale of the Heike Listened to by Heike Biwa|The Final Sea, Dannoura.
Date: Tuesday, November 26th, 2024
Time: 11:00 – 12:00 (Doors open at 10:40)
Capacity: 6 people
Program: “Dannoura Kassen”, “Tohya”, “Senteigojyusui”, “Notodonosaigo”, “Naishidokoro Miyakoiri” from the Heike Monogatari, Vol. 11
Type: Sit and listen + modern translation and narration (Heike biwa performance and narration with some modern translation)
Price: 2200 yen (tax included)
Payment: Pre-payment (credit card payment on the reservation site)
Application deadline: Monday, November 25, 2024
Click here to apply: https://select-type.com/ev/?ev=IXKGFWLo0-M
Venue
Garden Space Kurukuru
2-7-12 Yuigahama, Kamakura City, 3 minutes on foot from Enoden Wadazuka Station
We will introduce you to how to get there from Enoden Wadazuka Station with photos.
https://morinorijapan.com/announcements/garden-and-space-kurukuru-accece
Garden Space Kurukuru
https://kurukuru2014.jimdofree.com/
Access to the venue
https://kurukuru2014.jimdofree.com/access/
[Request]
This concert is by reservation only. We apologize, but if you have not applied by the day before, you will not be able to enter the venue even if you arrive on the day of the event. In addition, for the quality of the performance and the experience of our customers, we do not allow entry after the performance has started. Please understand.