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The tale of Genji

Title
The tale of Genji [videorecording] / choreography, Saeko Ichinohe ; performed by Saeko Ichinohe Dance Company.
Publication
2001.

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Additional Authors
  • Ichinohe, Saeko
  • Moen, Jeff
  • Okuyama, Yukie
  • Williamson, Stacy
  • Howard, Brett (Dancer)
  • Saeko Ichinohe and Company.
  • Shin Kokuritsu Gekijō.
Description
1 videodisc (NTSC) (60 min.) : sd., col.; 4 3/4 in.
Summary
"The tale of genji by Murasaki Shikibu written in the 11th century is regarded to by the world's first novel written by [a] woman. This dance depicts the youth of Prince Genji, a son of Emperor Kiritsubo, who was three years old when his mother passed away. Genji seeks for his mother's image in the emperor's new wife Lady Fujitsubo and is deeply affected by her." -- Saeko Ichinohe program note.
Uniform Title
Tale of Genji (Choreographic work : Ichinohe)
Genre/Form
  • Dance.
  • Video.
Credits (note)
  • Music, traditional, Akira Nishimura, Minoru Miki, Sarah Hopkins, Raphael ; costumes, Eiko Yamaguchi, Y. Moen, S. Horishige, Nakazawa Studio ; scenery, Roger LaVoire ; props, traditional, J. Moen ; lighting, Chenault Spence.
Event (note)
  • Videotaped in performance at the New National Theater, Tokyo, Japan, on Dec. 16, 2001.
System Details (note)
  • DVD.
Source (note)
  • Saeko Ichinohe.
Contents
Scene 1. Genpuku (Initiation) and marriage (ca. 7 min.) -- Scene 2. Lady Rokuho and Lady Aoi (ca. 16 min.) -- Scene 3. Waka-Murasaki, Lady Murasaki (ca. 9 min.) -- Scene 4. Cry (ca. 11 min.) -- Scene 5. Interlude, Dance with mask (ca. 4 min.) -- Scene 6. Return of Genji (ca. 9 min.).
Call Number
*MGZIDVD 5-4266
OCLC
276771829
Title
The tale of Genji [videorecording] / choreography, Saeko Ichinohe ; performed by Saeko Ichinohe Dance Company.
Imprint
2001.
Country of Producing Entity
Japan.
System Details
DVD.
Event
Videotaped in performance at the New National Theater, Tokyo, Japan, on Dec. 16, 2001.
Credits
Music, traditional, Akira Nishimura, Minoru Miki, Sarah Hopkins, Raphael ; costumes, Eiko Yamaguchi, Y. Moen, S. Horishige, Nakazawa Studio ; scenery, Roger LaVoire ; props, traditional, J. Moen ; lighting, Chenault Spence.
Performer
Danced by Saeko Ichinohe Dance Company: Jeff Moen (Prince Genji); Stacy Williamson (Lady Aoi); Saeko Ichinohe (Lady Rokujo); Yukie Okuyama (Waka Murasaki/Lady Murasaki); Brett Howard (Minister of Left/priest); Jon Guymon (messenger).
Evil Spirits danced by Haruno Yoshida, Anne Lentz, Kimberly Baker, Jon Guymon ; Crying heart danced by Stacy Williamson, Anne Lentz, Kimberly Baker, Jon Guymon ; Dance with mask by Stacy Williamson, Hruno Yoshida ; Ladies-in-waiting danced by Masako Yokoyama, Haruno Yoshida, Anne Lentz, Kimberly Baker.
Local Note
Credits from *MGZB Ichinohe, Saeko.
Source
Gift; Saeko Ichinohe. NN-PD
Added Author
Ichinohe, Saeko, choreographer.
Ichinohe, Saeko, dancer.
Moen, Jeff, dancer.
Okuyama, Yukie, dancer.
Williamson, Stacy, dancer.
Howard, Brett (Dancer)
Saeko Ichinohe and Company.
Shin Kokuritsu Gekijō.
Ichinohe, Saeko. Donor
Added Title
Tale of Genji (Choreographic work : Ichinohe)
Research Call Number
*MGZIDVD 5-4266
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