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2002/21/21 Senka: 松本悠里 Matsumoto Yuri
The name of Takarasienne: Her Surname Comes from Her Master Name
Starting when she was five years old, she learned the Matsumoto Style of Goten (Court) dancing, and she became an accredited master in junior high school. The name she received as a master (Matsumoto Naomichi), she took for her surname, and it seems that her mother considered the number of strokes and luck and decided upon "Yuri".
"At first I didn't think it seemed like a stage name, but she told me it was much luckier than my real name. Particularly in my twilight years," she laughed.
She is the celebrated flower of Japanese dance, and the example for the Revue. Her beautiful, lovely form is likened to a "moving Japanese doll."
"Since joining Takarazuka, I have received guidance from foremost masters of various styles, like Fujima and Hanayagi. My dance is Takarazuka Style."
This year the 43rd, once-annual, "Takarazuka Buyoukai" will be held in the Takarazuka Grand Theater on the 11th at 4 pm. Matsumoto is a regular staple, having appeared in more than thirty. She says: "When I challenged myself to my first male dance in "Sukeroku", danced with Kasugano (Yachiyo) sensei in "Kanda Matsuri", and tested my endurance in "Kagami Shishi", those have left an impression on me."
This time the second act will open with the nagauta (epic song accompanied by shamisen) "Zashiki Maidoujouji".
"This year, for the first time, I will dance under the intruction of the (sixth) head of the Yamamura Style. In Takarazuka revue shows, Japanese dance is performed along with non-Japanese music, but the Buyoukai accompaniment is genuine Japanese music, so that every time I recognize anew the importance of the foundation. I will always be learning."
Also in this Buyoukai, Kasugano Yachiyo will dance the Tokiwazu "Moyai Fune", and Kozuki Wataru and Kiriya Hiromu will dance to the folk song "Ishibashi."
2002/21/21 Senka: 松本悠里 Matsumoto Yuri
The name of Takarasienne: Her Surname Comes from Her Master Name
Starting when she was five years old, she learned the Matsumoto Style of Goten (Court) dancing, and she became an accredited master in junior high school. The name she received as a master (Matsumoto Naomichi), she took for her surname, and it seems that her mother considered the number of strokes and luck and decided upon "Yuri".
"At first I didn't think it seemed like a stage name, but she told me it was much luckier than my real name. Particularly in my twilight years," she laughed.
She is the celebrated flower of Japanese dance, and the example for the Revue. Her beautiful, lovely form is likened to a "moving Japanese doll."
"Since joining Takarazuka, I have received guidance from foremost masters of various styles, like Fujima and Hanayagi. My dance is Takarazuka Style."
This year the 43rd, once-annual, "Takarazuka Buyoukai" will be held in the Takarazuka Grand Theater on the 11th at 4 pm. Matsumoto is a regular staple, having appeared in more than thirty. She says: "When I challenged myself to my first male dance in "Sukeroku", danced with Kasugano (Yachiyo) sensei in "Kanda Matsuri", and tested my endurance in "Kagami Shishi", those have left an impression on me."
This time the second act will open with the nagauta (epic song accompanied by shamisen) "Zashiki Maidoujouji".
"This year, for the first time, I will dance under the intruction of the (sixth) head of the Yamamura Style. In Takarazuka revue shows, Japanese dance is performed along with non-Japanese music, but the Buyoukai accompaniment is genuine Japanese music, so that every time I recognize anew the importance of the foundation. I will always be learning."
Also in this Buyoukai, Kasugano Yachiyo will dance the Tokiwazu "Moyai Fune", and Kozuki Wataru and Kiriya Hiromu will dance to the folk song "Ishibashi."