Maison des Arts vivants du Japon - Events in October

THE ART OF NŌ with MATSUURA Masato
Brussels, 18-19 October 2025

During this week-end, we propose to learn a SHIMAI; a sung and danced excerpt from the Nō repertoire (classical Japanese theatre). The practice focuses on the specific dancing and singing techniques of the Nō as well as the preparation of the body. This seminar is aimed at artists, actors, dancers, martial artists and anyone curious to discover this culture. There are no prerequisites, all levels are welcome. (Fr/Eng/日本語 spoken)
The theme of the session will be the piece KIYOTSUNE.

MASATO MATSUURA website: compagnie.deuxspirales.fr ECOLE SAYU website: ecolesayu.deuxspirales.fr SCHEDULE: Saturday - Sunday : 10 a.m.-5 p.m. PRICE: 100€ for 2 days / 50€ for students. LOCATION: RŌGETSUDŌ, 48 rue Renier Chalon 1050 Brussels

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BRUSSELS NŌ THEATRE OPEN STAGE 2025
令和７年ブリュッセル能楽オープンステージ祭

Living Tales from Ancient Japan amateur performances・lecture・exhibition 

October 26, from 4pm

Free entry upon registraion 

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KOTSUZUMI fall session in Brussels (group/individual)

KAWARA Kiyoshi (Kanazawa, Japan) will be in Brussels on 10-11 and 24-25 of October 2025 to offer introductory courses in Kotsuzumi (French/Japanese). The Kotsuzumi (shoulder drum) is one of the four instruments used for musical accompaniment in Nō theater. The particularity of this instrument is the possibility of modifying the pitch of the sound by adjusting the tension of the skin during playing. The Tsuzumi player punctuates the Nō songs with the drum and rhythmic shouts (Kakegoe). It is a practice that explores the void and the interval between sounds. This course is aimed at anyone interested in Japanese music or culture. There are no prerequisites and everyone is welcome.
To participate, two options available: book an individual lesson (1 or 2 hours) or join a group class. (To check availability, please contact us through mail or SMS)

SCHEDULE :
Friday October 10:
Individual lessons 10 AM - 6 PM
Saturday October 11:
Individual lessons 10 AM - 4 PM Group lesson 4 PM - 6 PM
Friday October 24:
Individual lessons 10 AM - 6 PM
Saturday October 25:
Individual lessons 10 AM - 4 PM Group lesson 4 PM - 6 PM

FEE : Individual : 20 € / hour – Group lesson : 15€ / 2 hours
LOCATION : RŌGETSUDŌ 48, rue Renier Chalon 1050 Brussels.

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