Asako Hirabayashi

Silent Wing: The Legend of the Feathered Robe

We are proud to present the final installment in the 2025-2026 Performance Partnership Program!

Performance Dates

Saturday, Sept 26 at 2PM (doors 1PM, house 1:30PM)
Saturday, Sept 26 at 6PM (doors 5PM, house 5:30PM)
Sunday, Sept 27 at 2PM (doors 1PM, house 1:30PM)

Performance Length:
TBD

The truth exists within a myth. Quietly portraying women's freedom and independence, Silent Wing brings Japan's ancient art, Noh, surviving for thousands of years, to life in the ballet.

Story, Music, Keyboard: Asako Hirabayashi
Choreography: Yuki Tokuda
Dance: Emily Pitts
Dance: Connor Simone, Shishimai (Lion dance), Junko Kumamoto (TaikoArts Midwest), Dancers from CREO Arts and Dance Conservatory
 
Conductor: Ahmed Anzaldua 
Recorder: Clea Galhano 
Viola: Matthew Williams 
Double Bass: Sara Thompson 
Percussion: Ben Yats
Percussion: Erik Barsness
Lighting Design: Mark Ruark

Asako Hirabayashi is a fiscal year 2026 recipient of a Creative Individuals grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

Performances:

Date and Time
Sat, Sep 26, 2026 2:00 PM - Silent Wing
Doors 1PM | Show 2PM
Sat, Sep 26, 2026 6:00 PM - Silent Wing
Doors 5PM | Show 6PM
Sun, Sep 27, 2026 2:00 PM - Silent Wing
Doors 1PM | Show 2PM