Naoyuki Manabe

In September 2020, Naoyuki Manabe presented a work at the Auditorium in which he explored the possibilities of the SHO. This time, the program includes "Pavane pour une infante défunte," which was performed as an encore at that time. Please enjoy the possibility of deeper performance expression of the sho. This year marks the 100th anniversary of Piazzolla's birth. "Tango 3 brothers", each seeking a new way to play the sho, have just come together to form the group in May 2021. Please enjoy the innovative collaboration between Takeaki Bunko, who was born into a family of musicians who have been performing for 1,000 years and is a keeper of tradition, and KanisasaraAyako, who is also active as a gagaku performer.

¥500

The Sho is used in Gagaku, which is said to be the oldest orchestra in the world. Although the instrument has been used exclusively in Gagaku for more than a thousand years, in recent years, it has been inspired by Western music and has produced a number of masterpieces. Especially in the last 20 years, it has established itself as a completely solo instrument. Naoyuki Manabe has given solo recitals around the world. For this concert, the program focused on "To the Genesis" and "KOKYU III", two of his most frequent and favorite pieces. The program featured 《Hyojo-Choshi (Hyojo-Tune)》, which conveys the appeal of Gagaku (traditional Japanese court music), and Western music played on traditional instruments as a contrast between different cultures and genres. We hope you will enjoy the contrast between stillness and movement, the East and the West, and their fusion and contrast.

¥900