TOKYO, Feb 26 (News On Japan) –
A complete guidebook that delves into the world of conventional Japanese Kabuki music, “Kabuki Music: A Guide to Deep Listening and Viewing,” was launched on Monday.
音を聴く 深く観る 歌舞伎音楽事始
Authored by Professor Makiko Tsuchida of the Faculty of Literature at Kyoritsu Women’s University and printed by NHK, the guide is designed to introduce readers to the distinctive traits, historical past, and key factors of appreciation of Kabuki music.
Structured in two elements, the primary part, “Understanding Kabuki Music,” lays the groundwork by explaining the fundamentals, whereas the second part, “Listening to Kabuki Music,” supplies insights into the auditory expertise of this conventional artwork kind. Additionally, as a particular characteristic, the guide consists of interviews with two outstanding figures on this planet of Kabuki music: Aoi Takemoto and Mitasuke Kineya.
Kabuki lovers and newcomers alike will discover “Kabuki Music: A Guide to Deep Listening and Viewing” a priceless useful resource to deepen their understanding and delight of this integral side of the normal Japanese stage. The guide is out there for buy as of in the present day on Amazon.co.jp and different retailers.
This launch not solely contributes to the preservation of conventional Japanese arts but additionally serves as an academic software for these within the cultural heritage of Japan. The interviews with Takemoto and Kineya provide an intimate look into the lives of the musicians who proceed to breathe life into Kabuki performances, making it a must-read for anybody seeking to achieve a deeper appreciation of Kabuki music.
Source: Natalie