A memorial performance for Kichiemon Nakamura, a kabuki actor who passed away in November last year, began on the 4th at the Kabukiza Theater in Tokyo, and his older brother Shirao Matsumoto and other kabuki actors related to him appeared in memory of Kichiemon. .
Kabuki actor Kichiemon Nakamura II is known for his profound and profound performances, and was recognized as a Living National Treasure. died in
In the memorial performance that started at the Kabukiza Theater in Tokyo from the 4th, an altar with a picture of Mr. Kichiemon was set up in the Kabukiza Theater, and a program related to Mr. Kichiemon was performed.
Among them, the play "Matsuura no Taiko" that Kichiemon inherited from the first Kichiemon is a popular work that depicts Chushingura from a different angle. , the audience was divided.
At the end of his speech, Mr. Shirao made a tribute to him, mentioning Mr. Kichiemon's achievements in trying to pass down the art of Kabuki to future generations, saying, "I am truly proud as an older brother, but at the same time, I am sad and sad to say goodbye to him because he is my only younger brother. It's a thing," and mourned his death.
The "Shuzan Festival September Grand Kabuki", which is a memorial performance for Mr. Kichiemon, will be held until the 27th of this month.
People who saw the remembrance performance "Young people inherit it"
A woman in her 70s who saw Kichiemon Nakamura's tribute performance said, "I was deeply moved by Mr. Shirao's greeting. However, I am looking forward to the young people taking over from now on."
A man in his 20s who watches kabuki every month said, "Some people around me were crying, but I was moved too. I hope Kichiemon's wonderful acting will continue to be passed down." I thought," he said.