Britten Theatre, Royal College of Music,
Prince Consort Road, London SW7 2BS
Tel: 020 7266 9033
info@izuru-japan.net
www.izuru-japan.net
Tue 28 March, Wed 29 March at 7:30pm
N-OPERA [Noh-pera] is a unique and innovative style of theatre performance. It is generated from blending the similarities and divergences of the Japanese performance art 'Noh' and Western Opera.
This N-OPERA MACBETH takes the audience on a journey into a magical and fantastical world. The core concept of this performance is to explore the darkness which exists within Macbeth's mind and how this links to the Noh aesthetic of Yugen.
The stately and virile movements of the classical Noh theatre (in this case, performed by a distinguished female Noh performer, (Ryoko Aoki) are beautifully interwoven with stunning new contemporary opera music by Akiko Asai. This performance is presented in Japanese and performed by musicians from the Royal College of Music and Japanese Noh performers from the Kanze School. |
Ryoko Aoki, is a Noh performer from the Kanze school. She received a Master of Arts degree from Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music. Her performance credits in Japan include Hagoromo, Kochou, Shou-jyou, Tamakazura and Kantan (a collaborative work by Marcel Duchamp and John Cage). Her international performance credits include Tsuchigumo as part of the Japan Festival in New York (Carnegie Hall).