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Maki Morishita takes on the challenge?! The second project to conquer all Beethoven symphonies

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File.7 Morishita Stand “Dance all movements of Beethoven Symphony No. 9”
Koichi Imai (editor writer)

Dancer and choreographer Maki Morishita, who performed ``Tenkomori,'' which is a reflection of her own dance life, at the opening ceremony of Studio HIKARI at the Kanagawa Prefectural Youth Center, is a member of MAGCUL , which aims to discover and nurture young talent who will create future live performances. New works accepted by the theater will be performed. However, for some reason, his face doesn't come to mind.
``A lot of people have said to me, ``You're going to perform Beethoven's No. 5, ``Fate,'' which Morishita-san danced solo, as a group dance.''This time, instead of ``Fate,'' from No. 9". It's a new work! I'll be in charge of the choreography from scratch, and the Morishita stand will be dancing. There are a lot of people who get it wrong, so that's a problem (bitter smile)."
*Resident production (trial performance) at Kinosaki International Art Center in April ©️igaki photo studio

In March 2016, Morishita choreographed ``Fate'' at the Kani City Cultural Creation Center (Gifu Prefecture) in a project called ``Let's Dance with the Orchestra!'' (an attempt in which citizens danced to live music by a local symphony orchestra). Ta. After that, I became fascinated by "fate" and had the first movement choreographed by MIKIKO, the second movement by Mirai Moriyama, the third movement by Naoki Ishikawa, and the fourth movement by Akira Kasai. ) danced solo. Since then, they have danced the first movement to performances by the Japan Philharmonic Orchestra under the tact of conductor Hikaru Ebihara, who is also the music director, and have danced to live performances by pianist Yasuhiko Imanishi. In ``Tenkomori,'' she danced the fourth movement while Morishita Stand dancers performed. She is truly a "destined" woman.
*Resident production (trial performance) at Kinosaki International Art Center in April ©️igaki photo studio

So, why is it “9th” this time?

“Actually, when I played ``Destiny,'' I felt like I had to play all of Beethoven's symphonies from No. 1 to No. 9. So it became a mission.Will I be able to do it while I'm still alive?Mr. Ebihara will be involved as music director, but he's already planning the future, saying, ``The next song will be No. 7.'' It's progressing, and it's about to become a project that aims to conquer the whole thing (lol).
Is it the “9th”? Next year is the 250th anniversary of Beethoven's birth, so I chose it because I wanted to start with what I wanted to do. We still have a lot to do with “Fate”, but I think it would be great if we could do something like a concert between “Fate” and “9th” in the future, and as part of “Watching the 9th”, we will hold a concert sometime at the end of the year. I would be happy if you could call me. After the premiere at the Kanagawa Prefectural Youth Center Studio HIKARI, I would like to perform with the Kanagawa Philharmonic at the Kanagawa Kenmin Hall, for example.''

Lately, Morishita has been coming up with unique plans that stand out, getting people around him involved, and effortlessly bringing them to fruition. What is the fate of the “9th”?
*Mr. Morishita seriously explaining the production plan at Studio HIKARI

Speaking of “No. 9,” many people will think of the final chorus. That's why the concept of this work is to take on the challenge of group dancing.
“The other day, I received a lecture from Mr. Ebihara about the 9th along with 10 young dancers from Morishita Stand.We asked him about Beethoven and the appeal of the 9th, and he also gave us some choral guidance.Mr. Ebihara Since he is a conductor, he is, in other words, a director who brings the sounds together.What struck me in Ebihara's words was, ``The 9th'' is not aimed at coordinating performances; The energy that holds the interpretations together so that they don't fall apart is what makes them unique.''In fact, the same is true of the Morishita Stand.They come from diverse backgrounds, from ballet to street dance, modern dance, rhythmic gymnastics, and theater, and are strong individuals. , the members are all creating their own works.We are barely maintaining a balance by saying that we are going to do the ``9th'' (lol).There are people, myself included, who are not suited to group dances (probably). , but in the end, you have a lot of power to make the choreography your own.”

*Resident production (trial performance) at Kinosaki International Art Center in April ©️igaki photo studio

Morishita Stand is a company made up of young members that Maki Morishita met at Yokohama Dance Collection and other places. Although their physicality and dance technique are amazing, when it comes to creating a piece of work, I feel like it's a shame, so I formed the group after an audition out of curiosity, ``What would it be like if I choreographed it?''
And this time, it will be Company Morishita Stand's first performance of a new work. ``At the company, I can do all kinds of experiments, and I want to grow through that,'' says Morishita.

In April, he held a two-week residency at the Kinosaki International Art Center, where he drew sketches of his work, and he can already see the overall picture. Then I'll spend a month working on it.

“When I dance, I think that the theme of both ``Fate'' and ``Ninth'' is the same. Overcoming adversity, reaching new heights, and finally reaching joy. However, ``Ninth'' has more various sounds. I have the impression that we can see all kinds of scenery.It feels like we are traveling around the world.It is a journey of phrases that search for joy.I hope that we can see many different scenery from our dance. ,I think"

Kanagawa Prefecture Governor Kuroiwa, who loves theater, also said, ``I'd like you to see it,'' and I'll deliver it!

This event has ended.
Morishita Stand new dance performance
“Beethoven Symphony No. 9 Dancing all movements”
[Date and time] October 3rd (Thursday) - October 6th (Sunday)

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