2020.7.4 YouTube Live “Pray For An End To The Covid-19” vol.2, For France
On 4th July, we broadcasted YouTube Live vol.2.
Noh is a Japanese traditional theatre which originated in the 14th century. Noh performers historically performed for religious rituals; for example, to pray for recovery from illness. Now we are suffering from Covid-19 pandemic. Ryoko Aoki have collaborated with international composers to write new pieces for Noh voice. In this series, we play their pieces to pray for an end to the Covid-19 for the people in the place where composers live.
We played “Nopera AOI” composed by Noriko Baba who is based in Paris.
Now we can see that many concerts are broadcast without audience, due to the influence of Covid-19 pandemic. In this YouTube Live, we presented you the concert without not only audience but also musicians at the hall. Three musicians did the live-streaming distant session from each house. Their playing was project on the screen of the empty hall and it was broadcasted. 
This time we shot at the beautiful SHIBAURA HOUSE which was designed by Kazuyo Sejima. We really appreciated that SHIBAURA HOUSE offered the place.
Photo : Toshifumi Tsuyama
Live-streaming distant session YouTube Live
Noh voice & contemporary music
Pray for an end to the Covid-19 vol.2, For France
4 July 2020 12:30-12:50 (Central European Time)
Noriko Baba “Nopera AOI”
Ryoko Aoki (Noh voice, Tokyo) Kazushi Saito (Flute, Tokyo) Asuka Hatanaka (Percussion, Kyoto) Noriko Baba (Composer, Paris)
Costume : Yoshikazu Yamagata (writtenafterwards)
supported by the Kyoto City Cultural Arts Activity Emergency Incentive Grant
in collaboration with SHIBAURA HOUSE, AMATI
VR Photo : Umeo Saito
It was very challenging project, but whole technical team and musicians have tried very hard. I really appreciated all members!