Shunkinshō (opera)

Shunkinshō, "A Portrait of Shunkin", is an opera by Minoru Miki, with Japanese libretto by Jun Maeda.
It premiered in Tokyo on 24 November, 1975. It was composed earlier that year. Shunkinshō is based on the novella of the same name by Jun'ichirō Tanizaki.
The vocal score is published by Zen-On Music Company Ltd.

Synopsis

Set in 19th-century Osaka, the three-act opera tells the story of a love affair between Sasuke and blind koto teacher Shunkin, with the opposition of Sasuke's rich suitor Ritarō.