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English Concertina Association of Japan Kenji Miyazawa Talking with Concertina
Otsubel and the Elephant" and "Yodaka no Hoshi."
2026/04/18(sa.) 14:00 Starting
The English Concertina Society of Japan will present a special fusion of reading and music, performing Kenji Miyazawa's masterpieces "Otsuvel and the Elephant" and "The Star of Yodaka," which will celebrate the 130th anniversary of his birth in 2026, with concertina accompaniment. The powerful and emotional reading by Kenji Nasa and the delicate tones of the English concertina played by Miyuki Miura will respond to each other to vividly depict the world of the stories. The production and art direction by Azusa Kitagawahara will create a magical moment that will deeply move the audience's hearts. Please come and experience this rare opportunity to revisit the intertwining of the sounds of a rare instrument and literature.
Program
Composed by recitation and music. Direction and art by Azusa Kitagawara. Re-enactment project commemorating the 130th anniversary of Kenji Miyazawa's birth.
Performer
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Takeomi Nasa
recitation
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Miura Miyuki
concertina
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Azusa Kitagawahara
Direction and art direction