(Written on August 26th) We are very sorry, but the tickets for Tuesday, October 29th have sold out. We hope you can come to the performance on Tuesday, November 26th. https://morinorijapan.com/lecture-and-performance/20241126
The Tale of the Heike Listened to by Heike Biwa: The Final Sea, Dannoura is a “Kanagawa Cultural Program Certified” and “Kanagawa Prefecture Cultural Festival Participation Program”.
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 that passes 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.
Please note
Due to time and composition constraints, not all of the Heikyoku will be performed. Please understand that some stories will only be performed in part.
The final sea, Dannoura.
The scenery of that day. The voices of that time. The final sea, Dannoura, which speaks of the murmurs that are now invisible.
Tale of the Heike, Volume 11: Dannoura Battle
At Dannoura, the Genji and Heike raised battle cries that echoed throughout heaven and earth. Tairano Tomomori stood on the deck of his ship and said, “Even the greatest generals and warriors in Japan, China and India are powerless when their time has come. But their names are precious. For what purpose are you sparing your lives? This is the last day of battle.” He encouraged his soldiers.
Tale of the Heike, Volume 11, “Touya”
Wadanokotarou Yoshimori of the Genji fires arrow after arrow at the Heike forces. Niinokishirou Chikakiyo of the Heike fires back at the Genji, hitting a ship. The Genji and Heike soldiers fight and attack 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.
Tale of the Heike, Volume 11, “Senteigojyusui”
The Genji forces continue to take control of the Heike boats one after another. Tairano Tomomori senses his end and begins to clean the boat. Niinoama says, “Even though I am a woman, I will not fall into the hands of the enemy. I will go with the Emperor,” and she proceeds into the sea with the Emperor.
Tale of the Heike, Volume 11, “The Last Days of Notodono”
Noritsune, the governor of Noto, did not recognize Yoshitsune’s face, so he attacked the warrior in splendid armor one after another. He managed to get on Yoshitsune’s boat by chance, but Yoshitsune jumped to a boat belonging to 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 take me on, come and fight me and take me alive.”
Tale of the Heike, Volume 11 “Naishidokoro Miyakoiri”
The end of the battle. Red flags and red seals are cut down on the sea, as if the autumn leaves of the Tatsuta River had been blown about by the storm. The white waves are tinged with light pink.
Event Details
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 Tale of the Heike, Volume 11
Type: Concert (After a short modern-language commentary at the beginning, you will listen to the performance. )
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: https://select-type.com/ev/?ev=6IJNo67gxqc
This concert is by reservation only. We apologize, but if you have not made a reservation by the day before, you will not be able to enter the venue even if you arrive on the day of the concert. 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.
Venue
Garden Space Kurukuru
2-7-12 Yuigahama, Kamakura City
3 minutes on foot from Enoden Wadazuka Station
We will introduce you to the way from Enoden Wadazuka 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
For privacy reasons, we ask that you do not take photos, videos or audio recordings. Thank you for your understanding. In the event of cancellation due to typhoons or traffic conditions, we will notify you by the day before. The garden at the venue is home to a variety of flowers and plants. Please enjoy it with care.