Etiquette den-to #1 Unofficial

This performance marks the landmark first installment of “den-to,” a series aimed at opening new doors to classical performing arts. The group “Rei,” comprising talented young performers active in various fields—including Japanese dance, shamisen, flute, percussion, koto, and shakuhachi—will fully showcase their diverse expressive abilities. The program includes “Futari Waniku,” a richly emotional portrayal of romantic love; “Tanuki Yashima,” a humorous and lighthearted piece drawing parallels to the Genpei War; and “The Sound of Strings and Flutes,” a new work that weaves together the history and future of traditional Japanese music. While preserving the profound beauty of classical works, their performance—which opens up new possibilities with a contemporary sensibility—is sure to resonate deeply even with those unfamiliar with traditional performing arts. This is a rare opportunity to experience firsthand the deep history and evolution of Japanese music in a performance space where stillness and dynamism intersect. We invite you to take this opportunity to savor the refined charm of traditional performing arts and the unique world created by the next generation of artists.