US Tour: One-Man Kabuki Storyteller, Kunitoshi Kineya

  • Friday, October 10, 2014
  • 7:30 PM
  • David Henry Hwang Theater, East West Players (Los Angeles, CA)

Friday, October 10, 2014 7:30pm

David Henry Hwang Theater
East West Players
120 N Judge John Aiso Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Kunitoshi Kineya, a one-of-a-kind Nagauta shamisen player, will come to three U.S. cities in October to perform. Nagauta, which literally means “long song” in Japanese, is a classical style of Japanese music which traditionally accompanies Kabuki Theater. Kunitoshi specializes in performing pieces from the Nagauta repertoire on the shamisen, a three-stringed fretless lute.

His concert will consist of two parts: the first will be a shamisen demonstration in which he will explain the significance of Nagauta music. The second part will be a reduced performance of a classic kabuki play titled “Kurozuka”, which Kunitoshi will narrate, sing, and play on the shamisen all by himself. An interpreter will be present and subtitles in English will be provided. His playing and thoughtful explanations about this ancient musical tradition are sure to excite and astound audiences.

Free Admission (RSVP Required) 

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Eveng co-organized by the Japan Foundation, Los Angeles and Consulate General of Japan in Los Angeles