能を習う お稽古

日本の中世紀に産声をあげ、600年以上の時を越え、国境を越えてきた日本の最古の演劇である能。なぜ、長きに渡り人々に愛され大切にされてきたのか。それは、能の始まりは庶民の間で親しまれてきた歌舞音曲や、神様への奉納の舞が起源であったから。今も昔も変わらぬ人の想いが原点であり、時の権力者の胸をうち、保護されながらも変わらぬ願いを舞い謡ってきたからこそ、現代の人の心も魅了し、今に行き着きます。能は、実はとてもシンプル。能舞台は大掛かりな舞台セットがなく、拓かれた空間で演者と客席とも近いのも特徴。この限りなく「無」に近い空間の中で、さまざまなドラマが生まれ、また「無」に戻るのです。さながら一つの哲学であり、小さな宇宙のよう。

能の鑑賞に特別なお作法も、お勉強も必要ありません。鑑賞中に笑う人もいれば、涙する人もいて、時には眠たくて眠ってしまうこともあるでしょう。でもそれでいいのです。それが、今のあなたの「心模様」なのだから。誰にでも開かれてる能の世界に、ぜひお越しください。

Noh, Japan’s oldest theatrical art, was born in the medieval period and has transcended over 600 years and crossed borders. Why has it been cherished and loved by so many for so long? The origins of Noh lie in the popular songs, dances, and offerings to the gods that were cherished by the common people. The unchanging human emotions at its core have resonated with the hearts of powerful figures throughout history, leading them to protect and preserve it, allowing Noh to continue enchanting audiences to this day. Noh is, in fact, very simple. The Noh stage is characterized by its lack of elaborate sets and the closeness between the performers and the audience in an open space. In this space, which is as close to “nothingness” as possible, various dramas unfold and then return to “nothingness.” It’s akin to a philosophy, a small universe of its own.
No special etiquette or prior study is required to appreciate Noh. Some people may laugh, some may cry, and sometimes, you may even feel sleepy and drift off. But that’s perfectly fine. That is simply your current state of mind. We invite you to step into the world of Noh, a world open to everyone.