Sakuramakyusen

Noh actor. Shite actor of the Konparu school. Second son of Sakurama Banma, one of the three great masters of the Meiji era. Formerly named Kintaro. Born in Tokyo. A master who added a sharp sense to the elegant style of the school, and showed dynamic and sophisticated performances in every piece. His gorgeous chanting with a good bass tone and vivid forms were unparalleled. In 1955 (Showa 30), he performed the greatest secret piece, "Sekidera Komachi." He also showed enthusiasm for new Noh works, performing "Tokimune," "Yoshitsune," and "Oku no Hosomichi" written by Takahama Kyoshi. In 1982, he became a member of the Japan Art Academy. Sakurama Ryoma (Kintaro, 1916-91) was his eldest son. His cousin was Sakurama Michio.

[Masuda Shozo]

"Sakurama Geiwa" by Sakurama Kintaro (1948, Wanya Shoten)

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能楽師。金春(こんぱる)流シテ方。明治三名人の一人、桜間伴馬(ばんま)の次男。前名金太郎。東京に生まれる。流儀の古雅な芸風に鋭い感覚を加え、あらゆる曲に豪快あるいは巧緻(こうち)な舞台をみせた名人。低音の利いた華麗な謡(うたい)、鮮やかな型は比類がなかった。1955年（昭和30）最高の秘曲『関寺(せきでら)小町』を上演。新作能にも意欲をみせ、高浜虚子(きょし)作『時宗(ときむね)』『義経(よしつね)』『奥の細道』を演じている。57年芸術院会員。桜間竜馬（金太郎、1916―91）はその長男。従兄弟(いとこ)に桜間道雄がいる。

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『桜間金太郎著『桜間芸話』（1948・わんや書店）』

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