NEW YORK, Nov 17 (News On Japan) - A special performance combining Japan’s traditional performing arts of kabuki and noh was held in New York on November 14th, bringing together two art forms that have developed independently for centuries.
The event took place at Manhattan’s Carnegie Hall, where organizers sought to introduce the 600-year-old noh tradition and the more than 400-year-old kabuki style to New Yorkers in a single program.
Although noh and kabuki would not typically appear on the same stage, the performance concluded with a rare collaboration between noh actor Kanze Yoshimasa and kabuki actor Nakamura Hayato, drawing loud cheers from the audience.
Audience members praised the program enthusiastically, saying the joint appearance of noh and kabuki was captivating, the shamisen, koto and taiko performances were impressive, and the lion dance was exceptional.
Nakamura said he hopes such opportunities will encourage more overseas visitors to experience kabuki and other traditional arts when they travel to Japan, adding that he wishes to serve as a small bridge connecting audiences to these cultural traditions.
The performance was proposed by Carnegie Hall, and with all tickets sold out, the event concluded with resounding success.
Source: FNN
