Katsunō Shin

Japanese: 勝能進 - かつのうしん

1821-1886 A Kabuki composer from the late Edo to Meiji periods.
Born in 1821. Studied under Santei Haruma and Kawatake Shinshichi 2 (Mokuami). In 1854, he performed at the Edo Kawarazakiza Theater under the name of Shigekawa Nagaharu, and later changed his name to Katsu Genzo 2. In 1868, he became a leading playwright at the Ichimuraza Theater, and worked in Osaka with Ikiko Hamahikosuke (Katsu Genzo 3). In 1878, he changed his name to Noshin. He died on October 26, 1886, at the age of 66. Born in Edo. His real name was Takada Bunsuke, and his later name was Kawatake Noshin. His works include "Sakurada Snow (Hanafubuki) A Beautiful Story of Sincerity and Loyalty."

Source: Kodansha Digital Japanese Name Dictionary +Plus Information | Legend

Japanese:

1821－1886　幕末-明治時代の歌舞伎作者。
文政4年生まれ。三亭春馬,2代河竹新七(黙阿弥)に師事。嘉永(かえい)7年繁河長治の名で江戸河原崎座につとめ,のち2代勝諺蔵(げんぞう)とあらためる。慶応4年(1868)市村座の立作者となり,大阪にいき子の浜彦助(3代勝諺蔵)とともに活躍。明治11年能進と改名。明治19年10月26日死去。66歳。江戸出身。本名は高田文助。後名は河竹能進。作品に「桜田雪(はなふぶき)誠忠美談」など。

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