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- Video ID number
- V00687
- Recording date
- 16 March 1968
Overview
This solo piece by Mieko Fuji portrays the inner turmoil of a woman in anguish and her resolve to escape toward freedom. It premiered in 1962 and is inspired by Tōkeiji Temple in Kamakura, historically known as a refuge for women seeking release from oppressive marriages. Based on a text by Takuo Endo and music composed by Enza Tsuruzawa, the work is narrated by Sumitayū Takemoto (then known as Mojitayū Takemoto), now recognized as a Living National Treasure. The dance unfolds through the scenes “Ancient Well,” “Path,” “Drought,” “Rain,” “Wind,” and “Snow.” This video documents a performance from Mieko Fuji’s dance recital in March 1968.
- The image quality is poor due to the deterioration of the half-inch magnetic tape on which the footage was recorded.
Details
- Title
- Rush
- Performance creator(s)
- Mieko Fuji Dance Company
- Direction/Choreography
- Choreography: Mieko Fuji
- Venue
- National Theatre of Japan: Small Theatre
- Performance date(s)
- 16 March 1968
- Performer(s) and staff
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Dancer: Mieko Fuji
Original Concept: Takuo Endo
Music: Enza Tsuruzawa
Reciting in Gidayu style: Mojitayu Takemoto
Set Design: Ikko Tanaka
Costume: Kikuko Ogata
Lighting: Teruo Takio - Organiser(s)
- Organizer: Mieko Fuji Dance Company
- Genre
- Modern
Images
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