Next Creation Program Team Up for Opera! Tosca
The Tokyo Bunka Kaikan’s top-recommended performance is coming to Tachikawa! Enjoy Tosca, one of the most popular works, with highly sought-after singers.
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Sun, Sep 22, 2024 14:00 (Open 13:15) |
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| Venue | Tamashin RISURU Hall (Tachikawa Civic Hall), Large Hall (Directions *only in Japanese) |
| 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 series has received critical acclaim for its diverse cast, including young artists who have won prizes at the Tokyo Music Competition and seasoned singers who are top names in Japan. Additionally, the series boasts experienced and in-demand stage directors and creators, along with a children’s chorus and little actors who participate through an open application process. This year, we are bringing this series to Tachikawa for the first time after 10 years as a part of the Next Creation Program undertaken by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. For this production, elementary, middle, and high school students who will join the workshops in Tachikawa through an open application process will challenge themselves to create a full-fledged opera, working together with professionals. The production will involve elementary and middle school students for a children’s chorus and a crafts-making team, as well as high school students for a chorus and a percussion ensemble. The show stars soprano SAKODA Miho, who has been attracting a lot of attention, as a title role. And MIYASATO Naoki, who has achieved coveted recognition in the opera world in Japan, sings Cavaradossi. The stage will be filled with youth and passion that will undoubtedly captivate you. |
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, Coro Ragazzi† Children’s Chorus: Bambini Romani Azzuri†
Piano: TAKAHASHI Yuko, YANO Yuta Percussion: Dagakki Ragazzi† †Workshop participants |
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: 1,100yen * Those who purchase tickets for ages under 26 must bring their IDs on the day of the performance, as we may ask for verification. |
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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 Advance sale for Tachikawa Community & Culture Foundation’s membership subscribers MUSA: Sat, May 11, 2024 |
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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 13, 17:00.
Related Events |
This production will also take place in Ueno. Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Opera BOX: Tosca
Team Up for Opera! Workshops (Conducted only in Japanese) Team Up for Opera!—Perform the Opera Characters: “Children’s Chorus and Acting” Team Up for Opera!—Create Props for the Opera Stage: “Crafts Making” Team Up for Opera!—Perform in the Opera: “Chorus” Team Up for Opera!—Perform in the Opera: “Percussion” |
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Organizers & Supporters |
Organizers: Tokyo Metropolitan Government/Tokyo Bunka Kaikan operated by Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture/Tachikawa-Community ＆ Culture Foundation Planning & Production: Tokyo Bunka Kaikan, Production Section |