Music Program TOKYO Young Theater-Goers Program Kanojo no aria—Her Aria
MORI Eto’s short novel has been adapted into a stage performance.
It features J.S.Bach’s Goldberg Variations, which create a special bond between a boy and a girl. The performance tells the story of third-grade middle school students in a music classroom within their old school building, exploring themes of adolescence.
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Fri, Oct 24, 2025 19:00 (Open 18:30) Sat, Oct 25, 2025 14:00 (Open 13:30) |
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| Venue | Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Recital Hall |
| Genre | TBK productions |
Based on |
MORI Eto, “Kanojo no aria—Her Aria: from J.S.BACH’s Goldberg Variations” in Almond iri chocolate no waltz (Kadokawa Bunko) |
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About the Production and Synopsis |
This production is a brand-new stage work created through a collaboration of literature, music, theater, and contemporary dance. A third-grade middle school boy is struggling with insomnia and receives a CD of the Goldberg Variations from his mother. He appreciates it, knowing that it was composed by J.S. Bach for someone suffering from insomnia. On the day of the school’s ball game festival, which will be his last as a middle schooler, he is so exhausted from lack of sleep that he decides to leave the festival. He heads to the old school building, where he hears the Goldberg Variations playing. Curious, he peeks into the old music classroom and discovers Fujitani playing the piece on the piano. They begin to talk about their struggles, which helps strengthen their connection. However, Fujitani is facing serious issues at home. As their conversation continues, the boy starts to feel that Fujitani’s troubles are somewhat unrealistic… |
Direction |
IKUTA Miyuki |
Composition and Arrangement |
NEMOTO Takuya |
Music to be Performed |
J.S.BACH: Goldberg Variations, BWV988 and more pieces including those excerpts to be selected |
Cast |
Fujitani: KITAGAWA Rie The Boy: KUME Shunsuke Dance: NAKAMURA Yo, NOGUCHI Takuma, HASEGAWA Toru Piano: MORISHITA Yui *2nd prize of Piano section at the 2nd Tokyo Music Competition
◇View artists profiles in flyer (PDF only in Japanese) |
Creators |
Script: KAMATA Erika Choreography: NAKAMURA Yo Set Design: MATSUO Hiroko Costume Design: FUJITANI Kyoko Lighting Design: INABA Naoto (Art Stage Lighting Group) Sound Design: SUEHIRO Yuki (Tokyo Bunka Kaikan) Stage Manager: ASANUMA Nobuo (The Stuff） Associate Stage Director: INAYAMA Akiko |
Interview |
Read the full article of the interview with IKUTA Miyuki, NEMOTO Takuya & NAKAMURA Yo |
IKUTA Miyuki, Direction
NEMOTO Takuya, Composition and Arrangement
KITAGAWA Rie, Actor
KUME Shunsuke, Actor
NAKAMURA Yo, Choreography and Dance
NOGUCHI Takuma, Dance
HASEGAWA Toru, Dance
MORISHITA Yui, Piano
Tickets
| Prices (tax included) |
S5,500yen A4,400yen B2,200yen Under-26s 2,200yen (The price applies to all seat categories.) Under-19s 1,100yen (The price applies to all seat categories.) * Tickets for Seat-B are only available at the Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Box Office. * Those who purchase tickets for ages under 26 or under 19 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. Seating Chart by Category (PDF) |
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On Sale Date |
Sat, Jun 21, 2025 |
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BOX Office |
* The ticket receiving method for this program is “LessQ (Electronic tickets)” if you purchase via online ticketing service in English. (LessQ issuing fee: 77yen per ticket) |
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Youth Invitation |
Eligible ages: 3rd grade students of middle school/1st grade students of high school Maximum number of invitees: 50 per performance, 100 in total (Invitees will be determined by lot if the application number exceeds the limit.) Application period: Mon, Sep 8, 10:00-Tue, Sep 30, 18:00, 2025 How to apply: Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Box Office (Only through online ticketing service in Japanese) Result notice: An email notice will be sent on Mon, Oct 6 (TBD) * Caregivers can purchase 1 ticket for the seat next to an invitee. * Service charges, including system usage fees, will apply. |
Other Information
* This performance is provided only in Japanese.
* 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, Oct 17, 17:00.
Organizers & Supporters |
Organizers: Tokyo Metropolitan Government/Tokyo Bunka Kaikan operated by Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture Planning & Production: Tokyo Bunka Kaikan, Production Section |
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Partners & Grantors |
Supported by: Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan |