Performing Arts Creation Project
Contemporary Puppet Theater with Classical Music
Sonezaki Shinju: The Love Suicides at Sonezaki (New Production)
TAIRA Jo’s unique take on “Sonezaki Shinju: The Love Suicides at Sonezaki” as a contemporary puppet theater revives the classical Japanese masterpiece about the two lovers’ tragedy, featuring beautiful classical music.
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Sat, Dec 16, 2023 15:00 (Open 14:30) |
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| Venue | Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Recital Hall |
| Genre | TBK productions |
Program |
Sonezaki Shinju: The Love Suicides at Sonezaki (Performed in Japanese with English subtitles)
◇View official program notes |
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Based on the work by |
CHIKAMATSU Monzaemon |
Music to be performed |
RAVEL: 3 Chansons-No.2 “Trois beaux oiseaux du Paradis” MAHLER: Symphony No.5 in c-sharp minor-4th movement BARTÓK: Piano Concerto No.2, Sz.95, BB101-2nd movement and more to be selected from various composers’ works
Full list of music (PDF only in Japanese) |
Artists |
Adaptation, Direction, and Puppet Performance: TAIRA Jo
Viola: TAHARA Ayako *1st prize and Audience Award of String section at the 11th Tokyo Music Competition Accordion: OTA Tomomi
◇View artists profiles in flyer (PDF only in Japanese) |
Creators |
Kuroko Stagehands: GOZU Naomi, ARAI Satomi
Music Planning and Selection: MIYATA Dai Music Direction: YANO Yuta Music Arrangement: YAMAMOTO Sayaka
Set Design: MATSUO Hiroko Puppet and Costume Design: TAIRA Jo Lighting Design: OSHIMA Masao (Art Stage Lighting Group) Stage Manager: ASANUMA Nobuo (The Stuff) Assistant Director: INAYAMA Akiko |
Interview |
Read the full article of the interview with TAIRA Jo & MIYATA Dai Tokyo Bunka Kaikan quarterly magazine “Onmyaku” (PDF only in Japanese) |
TAIRA Jo; Adaptation, Direction, and Puppet Performance
TAHARA Ayako, Viola
OTA Tomomi, Accordion
Tickets
| Prices (tax included) |
[Day tickets]
[Additional Ticket Sales]
S6,600yen A4,400yen B2,200yen *A, B Sold Out Under-26s: S3,300yen A2,200yen Age 65 and above (50 seats): S5,940yen Pre-sale sold out Persons with disabilities: S5,500yen (The same price applies to one companion.) * Group Sales (Seat S/Groups of 10 or more): Please contact the Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Box Office for further details. * Seat-B and discount tickets are only available at the Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Box Office. Valid ID required. |
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Captioning tablets for English subtitles |
Captioning tablets for English subtitles are available free of charge. You can borrow one per ticket purchased through our online English ticket service. Please note the number of devices is limited. |
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Seating Chart of Recital Hall |
View Seating Chart Click the camera icons on the seating chart to check the stage view from the selected area. |
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On Sale Date |
Sat, Jul 29, 2023 Advance online sale for Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Members: Sat, Jul 22-Thu, Jul 27 |
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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 are accepted.)
Event Child Care Service: Mothers 0120-788-222
Reservation must be made by Fri, Dec 8, 17:00.
Organizers & Supporters |
Organizer: Tokyo Bunka Kaikan operated by Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture |
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Partners & Grantors |
Supported by: Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Official Platinum Partners: Ueno Seiyoken/HASEKO Group/FUJI MEDIA HOLDINGS, INC. Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Official Gold Partners: THE ASAHI SHINKIN BANK/Bourbon Corporation |