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Chōbuku Soga (調伏曽我)

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Theatre Nohgaku

(Editor’s note: the below summary is principally derived from “Chōbuku Soga. A Noh Play by Miyamasu,” Laurence Bresler, Monumenta Nipponica , Vol. 29, No. 1 (Spring, 1974), pp. 69-81, Published by: Sophia University.) Contributed by David Surtasky Chōbuku Soga (調伏曽我)　(summary) … Continue reading →

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Funa-Benkei (船弁慶)

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Theatre Nohgaku

Contributed by David Surtasky Funa-Benkei  船弁慶　(summary) A fourth category play, attributed to Kanze Kojirō Nobumitsu Minamoto no Yoshitsune has gathered together his retainers, and prepares to leave Kyoto and go into self-imposed exile.  Along with his friend and loyal servant, … Continue reading →

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