１０月８日～１０日、北マケドニアにおいて雅楽公演が行われました。本年は日本・北マケドニアが外交関係を樹立してから３０周年です。公演を行った一般社団法人ENSOPHIA (旧SILKROAD JAPAN)さんからいただいた情報を基にJapan Macedonia Society（JMS)にて編集（英訳はJMSにて追加）したものです。記念事業として相応しいとても素晴らしい公演だったようですね。雅楽の魅力とオフリドの美しい風景、北マケドニアの歴史が伝わってくるようです。この公演の実現にご尽力いただいた佐々木文徳さん（日本ブルガリア委員会顧問）に感謝致します。
On October 8th~10th, a gagaku performance was held in North Macedonia. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Japan and North Macedonia. This article was made by the Japan Macedonia Society (JMS) based on the information received from ENSOPHIA Corporation (former Silkroad Japan) which made the performance. It was wonderful performance as a commemorative project. It comes through the charm of gagaku, the beautiful scenery of Ohrid, and the history of North Macedonia.
オフリドでは、日本と北マケドニアの友好の架け橋をされ2021年に急逝した彫刻家小鹿良太さんへの追悼として、聖ナウム教会において奉納演奏が行われました。In Ohrid, a dedication performance was held at St. Naum Church as a memorial to the sculptor Ryota Ojika, who passed away suddenly in 2021 while building a bridge of friendship between Japan and North Macedonia. Lake Ohrid, located on the border of North Macedonia and Albania, is the oldest lake in Europe, formed about 5 million years ago. Ohrid, a city that flourished as an ancient city, is said to have once had more than 360 churches, is a holy place called Jerusalem of the Balkans, and is registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site consisting of both natural and cultural heritage. At the foot of Mount Korab, Macedonia’s highest peak, with an endless horizon under a clear blue autumn sky, a performance of gagaku classical music was performed in front of St. Naum Church. Lake Ohrid in the background, the dance was performed with the music of “Sakura Sakura” and “Biljana platno beleše was washing cloth”, typical traditional music of each country . In the endless clear blue sky, Lake Ohrid, and the sacred atmosphere of the Church of St. Naum, it was a wonderful performance while being watched by Pastor Nektariy and many other tourists who were present. In addition, the sculptor Ryota Ojika, who was connected to the Japan Macedonia Friendship Association in 2019 and passed away suddenly in 2021, once lived near Lake Ohrid in North Macedonia. We felt moved by the performance because we received the baton of friendship made by Mr.Ojika built with Pastor Nektariy of St. Naum Church and the local people and we finally fulfilled our promise to Mr. Ojika after five years. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Ms. Norika, a staff member of the Embassy of Japan in North Macedonia, who has been instrumental in connecting us with the Church.
北マケドニアの首都スコピエのちょうど中央に位置するスコピエ大学。Skopje University is located in the center of Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia.The lecture began with a speech by President Darija Andovska, followed by a classical performance, a lecture on the origins of gagaku, an introduction to musical instruments, and a costume experience. Together with about 100 students and university officials, we sang gagaku songs. The second half began with the ceremony of the Imperial Kagura and the final performance, “The Dance of the Elder Dance,” and began with a collaboration with students from the Folk Music Department. We played representative songs from both countries together. In particular, the most famous “Makedonsko devojče” (Macedonian Maiden) in North Macedonia, was very exciting with the venue.
その晩、同じくスコピエの中心地に位置する国立美術館にてコンサートが開かれました。こちらは15世紀オスマントルコ時代に建てられたハマムが改装された歴史を感じられるドーム型の建物で、独特の雰囲気の中行われました。建物の構造上、音の響きが素晴らしく、まるで会場全体を包み込むような響きの体験となりました。在北マケドニア日本大使館の大塚大使のスピーチから始まり、約800年前の琵琶譜から復元され、後白河法皇が重視していた今様（平安時代の流行歌）の秘曲を京都市立大学の根本先生が復元した3曲のうち「関神」の歌唱、雅楽古典の演奏、其駒 人長舞、そして両国の代表的な楽曲メドレーを演奏しました。コンサートの後は、美術館の庭園にて大使館主催のレセプションが主催され、参加者は演奏の余韻の元、雅楽や日本文化についての会話や交流を楽しみました。In the evening of the same day, a concert was held at the National Gallery, also located in the center of Skopje. This is a domed building where you can feel the history of the renovated hammam built during the 15th century Ottoman Turks, and it was held in a unique atmosphere. Due to the structure of the building, the sound resonated wonderfully, and it was an experience that seemed to veil the entire venue. Beginning with a speech by Ambassador Otsuka of the Embassy of Japan in North Macedonia, we performed the singing of Seki-no-kami, a song that 77th Emperor Go-shirakawa used to like and recently restored restored from the biwa score from about 800 years ago by Professor Nemoto of Kyoto City University, among three secret songs of ima-sama (a popular song of the Heian period). We also played Gagaku classical instruments, performed “Ninjyo-mai” dance as well as singing a medley of traditional songs from both countries. After the concert, a reception hosted by the embassy was held in the garden of the museum, where participants enjoyed conversations and exchanges about gagaku and Japan culture in the afterglow of the performance.
－西洋と東洋の叡智を繋ぎ、古来から伝わる普遍的な叡智を現代に生きる私たちの豊かさにつなぐ。
－日本と海外の文化芸能間の交流と相互理解及び共同創造。
－文化を越え、人がより良く生きるための叡智のシェアと実践の促進。
－異なる文化背景やセクター間の交流と社会的多様性、相互理解の促進
Philosophy and activities of ENSOPHIA (formerly Silk Rroad Japan) (from the website)
– Connecting the wisdom of the West and the East, and connecting the universal wisdom handed down from ancient times to the richness of those of us living in the present day.
– Exchange, mutual understanding and co-creation between Japan and overseas cultures and performing arts.
– Promoting the sharing and practice of wisdom to help people live better, across cultures.
– Promote exchanges and social diversity and mutual understanding between different cultural backgrounds and sectors
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＊Japan Macedonia Society（JMS)は、北マケドニアの魅力を発信し、また、日本と北マケドニアの交流を支援しています。入会手続きはこちら。入会申込書.docx
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