Genji, the passionate and poetic new ballet by Nao Kusuzaki, is a contemporary retelling of the classic novel The Tale of Genji, about friendship, love, and the dynamics of power and social class in Heian-period Japan.
This world premiere production will feature dancers from the Houston Ballet, sumptuous production design, and original music composed and played live by musician Kaoru Watanabe. Genji was commissioned by Asia Society Texas.