Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Opera BOX: Help, Help, the Globolinks!—The Alien Invasion
Since its premiere in 2017, an eccentric opera returns to the stage after 6 years!
Featuring the Tokyo Music Competition prizewinners, it is recommended for first-time opera goers as well.
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| Date |
Sun, Sep 24, 2023 15:00 (Open 14:30) |
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| Venue | Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Recital Hall |
| Genre | TBK productions Opera |
Program |
Help, Help, the Globolinks!—The Alien Invasion (Opera in 1 act/Sung in Japanese) |
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Libretto & Music |
Gian Carlo MENOTTI |
Synopsis |
One day, the school bus filled with children is attacked by aliens, the Globolinks. The only way to hold the Globolinks back is acoustic music (without electric effects). So Emily, the only one to be counted on to save the children, confronts them with a violin in her hand. |
About the Production |
The Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Opera BOX, which started in 2004, is our popular series to let people enjoy opera performances in a casual atmosphere. Since its acclaimed premiere in 2017, “Help, Help, the Globolinks!” returns to the stage for the first time after 6 years. What makes this work unique is the electric sounds with which the American composer Menotti describes the invaders, contrasting with acoustic sounds for the humans who confront them. Telling the importance of live music with humor, this opera captivates people beyond generation, especially with a nod to them in this significantly digitalized modern era. |
Conductor & Music Supervisor |
SHIBATA Maiku |
Production |
IWATA Tatsuji |
Cast |
Emily: TANETANI Noriko *2nd prize of Voice section at the 16th Tokyo Music Competition The Music Teacher: SATO Mieko Dean of St.Paul’s School: ORIE Tadamichi The Bus Driver: OKA Akihiro *1st prize and Audience Award of Voice section at the 12th Tokyo Music Competition The School Janitor: ICHIKAWA Kazuhiko The Mathematics Teacher: YAGI Hisako *1st prize of Voice section at the 9th Tokyo Music Competition The Literature Professor: Vitaly YUSHMANOV *2nd prize of Voice section at the 14th Tokyo Music Competition The Science Professor: OKUAKI Daiki *3rd prize of Voice section at the 19th Tokyo Music Competition A Globolink: WASHIDA Midori The News Presenter: ASAOKA Satoshi
Children’s Chorus: Globo-Defense Kids Choir The Globolinks: Dance Globolin’
Violin: KISHIMOTO Honoka *1st prize of String section at the 9th Tokyo Music Competition Piano: TAKAHASHI Yuko |
MC |
ASAOKA Satoshi |
Creators |
Set Design: SHIMA Jiro, KAKUHAMA Yuka Lighting Design: INABA Naoto (Art Stage Lighting Group) Costume Design: MASUDA Emi (MOMA WORKSHOP) Choreography: WASHIDA Midori Sound Design: SUEHIRO Yuki (Tokyo Bunka Kaikan) Stage Manager: WATANABE Shinjiro (The Stuff) |
Interview with Artist |
Read the full article of the interview with Artist Tokyo Bunka Kaikan quarterly magazine “Onmyaku” (PDF only in Japanese) |
Photos |
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SHIBATA Maiku, Conductor & Music Supervisor
IWATA Tatsuji, Production
TANETANI Noriko, Soprano
SATO Mieko, Soprano
ORIE Tadamichi, Baritone
OKA Akihiro, Baritone
ICHIKAWA Kazuhiko, Tenor
YAGI Hisako, Mezzo-soprano
Vitaly YUSHMANOV, Baritone
OKUAKI Daiki, Bass
WASHIDA Midori, Choreography
ASAOKA Satoshi, MC
Tickets
| Prices (tax included) |
[Day tickets] Tickets not available.
Reserved Seats 3,850yen Pre-sale sold out Under-26s: 2,200yen Age 65 and above (50 seats), persons with disabilities (The same price applies to one companion.): 3,465yen *Age 65 and above Sold Out * The discount tickets are only available at the Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Box Office. Valid ID required. |
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Seating Chart of Recital Hall |
View Seating Chart |
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On Sale Date |
Sat, May 27, 2023 Advance online sale for Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Members: Sat, May 20-Thu, May 25 |
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BOX Office |
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Other Information
* The program is subject to change under certain circumstances.
* Pre-school children are not allowed to attend this performance.
* Child care service is available. (Reservation and fee required. A limited number of children is accepted.)
Event Child Care Service: Mother's 0120-788-222
Reservation must be made by Fri, Sep 15, 17:00.
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Organizers |
Tokyo Bunka Kaikan operated by Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture |