Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Opera BOX: Tosca
An opera program featuring the Tokyo Music Competition prizewinners, which is recommended for first-time opera goers as well.
Enjoy “Tosca,” one of the most popular works, immersing yourself in the spectacular ambience of the Recital Hall!
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Sun, Sep 15, 2024 14:00 (Open 13:30) |
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| Venue | Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Recital Hall |
| Genre | TBK productions Opera |
Program |
Tosca (Opera in 3 acts/Sung in Italian with Japanese surtitles) |
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Music |
Giacomo PUCCINI |
Synopsis |
In Rome, 1800. Cavaradossi, a celebrated singer Tosca’s lover, is working on his painting in a church. Suddenly, his friend Angelotti, an escaped prisoner, enters the church seeking help. Cavaradossi tries to assist Angelotti without alerting Tosca. Still, he is caught by Scarpia, the chief of police. Tosca begs Scarpia to save Cavaradossi’s life. In exchange for Cavaradossi’s freedom, Scarpia proposes a deal: she must give herself to him. When Scarpia tries to embrace Tosca, she stabs him to death and rushes to Cavaradossi to escape together, but unexpected obstacles lie ahead. |
About the Production |
The Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Opera BOX is a popular series that has been running since 2004, which allows people to enjoy opera performances in a casual atmosphere. This production had its premiere in 2018 and received praise for the stage design, making the most of the unique space in the Recital Hall. Soprano SAKODA Miho, who has been attracting a lot of attention, will sing the title role of Tosca for the first time. MIYASATO Naoki, who has achieved coveted recognition in the opera world in Japan, will return as Cavaradossi after the premiere in which he sang the same role. Other performers include Tokyo Music Competition prizewinners and various artists from masters to young talents, who will enhance the quality of the stage. Additionally, participants in the related event “Let’s Create Opera!” will join the production as children’s chorus and acting performers. You are invited to witness Tosca created by professionals and children together and experience the unique charm of this collaboration. |
Conductor |
SONODA Ryuichiro |
Production |
AGUNI Jun |
Cast |
Tosca: SAKODA Miho *2nd prize of Voice section at the 13th Tokyo Music Competition Cavaradossi: MIYASATO Naoki *2nd prize (top prize) and Audience Award of Voice section at the 10th Tokyo Music Competition Scarpia: IDE Soshiro *3rd prize of Voice section at the 17th Tokyo Music Competition Angelotti/Jailer: OKUAKI Daiki *3rd prize of Voice section at the 19th Tokyo Music Competition Spoletta: SUZUKI Shunsuke Sciarrone: OKUBO Atsushi Sacristan: KUBOTA Masumi Shepherd Boy: SHIMIZU Rie *1st prize and Audience Award of Voice section at the 7th Tokyo Music Competition Priest: ASAOKA Satoshi
Chorus: Coro Sant’Andrea Children’s Chorus: Bambini Romani Rossi (Participants of Let’s Create Opera! Workshops)
Piano: TAKAHASHI Yuko, YANO Yuta |
MC (Pre-Show Talk) |
ASAOKA Satoshi |
Creators |
Set Design: YOKOTA Atsumi Lighting Design: OSHIMA Masao (Art Stage Lighting Group) Costume Design: MASUDA Emi (MOMA WORKSHOP) Stage Manager: HOZUMI Chihiro (The Stuff) Associate Director: INAYAMA Akiko |
SONODA Ryuichiro, Conductor
AGUNI Jun, Production
SAKODA Miho, Soprano
MIYASATO Naoki, Tenor
IDE Soshiro, Baritone
OKUAKI Daiki, Bass
SUZUKI Shunsuke, Tenor
OKUBO Atsushi, Baritone
KUBOTA Masumi, Bass
SHIMIZU Rie, Soprano
ASAOKA Satoshi, Priest/MC
Tickets
| Prices (tax included) |
Reserved Seats 3,850yen Under-26s: 2,200yen Age 65 and above (50 seats), persons with disabilities (The same price applies to one companion.): 3,465yen * Those who purchase discount tickets must bring their IDs on the day of the performance, as we may ask for verification. |
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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, May 18, 2024 Advance online sale for Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Members: Sat, May 11-Thu, May 16 |
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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 6, 17:00.
Related Events |
This production will also take place in Tachikawa.
Let’s Create Opera! Workshops (Conducted only in Japanese) Perform the Opera Characters: “Chorus and Acting” Create Props for the Opera Stage: “Crafts Making” (Venue: Shakujiikoen Furusato Museum) Create Props for the Opera Stage: “Crafts Making” (Venue: Tokyo Bunka Kaikan) |
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Organizers & Supporters |
Organizers: Tokyo Bunka Kaikan operated by Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture Cooperation: Ueno Chuo-dori Merchants Association Planning & Production: Tokyo Bunka Kaikan, Production Section |
Partners & Grantors |
Supported by: Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan/The Mitsubishi UFJ Trust Foundation for the Arts/Nomura Foundation 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 |