Next Creation Program Team Up for Opera! Amahl and the Night Visitors (Komae Performance)
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Sun, Sep 20, 2026 15:00 (Open 14:15) |
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| Venue | Komae Ecorma Hall (Directions *only in Japanese) |
| Genre | TBK productions Opera |
Program |
Amahl and the Night Visitors (Opera in 1 Act/Sung in English with Japanese surtitles) |
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Libretto & Music |
Gian Carlo MENOTTI |
Conductor |
SHIBATA Maiku |
Production |
IWATA Tatsuji |
Synopsis |
On a holy night, a miraculous event unfolds for a poor mother and her child. |
About the Production |
The popular opera by Menotti will be performed on stage, featuring a talented cast and creative team. |
Cast |
Amahl: MORITA Mao *2nd Prize of Voice section at the 12th Tokyo Music Competition Mother: YAGI Hisako *1st prize of Voice section at the 9th Tokyo Music Competition Kaspar: KUDO Kazuma *2nd prize (top prize) and Audience Award of Voice section at the 17th Tokyo Music Competition Melchior: OKA Akihiro *1st prize and Audience Award of Voice section at the 12th Tokyo Music Competition Balthazar: KUBOTA Masumi The Page: RYU Shinichiro *Finalist of Voice section at the 5th Tokyo Music Competition Shepherds and villagers (Chorus): Coro Pastore (Musashino Academia Musicae Students Chorus) Coro Ragazzi (High School Students Chorus/Workshop Participants) Little Shepherds (Children’s Chorus & Dance/Workshop Participants)
Piano: TAKAHASHI Yuko Cello: KATO Fumie *2nd place of String section at the 8th Tokyo Music Competition Clarinet: FUKUI Moe |
MC (Pre-Show Talk) |
ASAOKA Satoshi |
Creators |
Stage design: MATSUO Hiroko Lighting design: OSHIMA Masao [Art Stage Lighting Group Inc.] Costume design: MASUDA Emi [Moma Workshop] Choreography: YAMAMOTO Yu Stage director: ITO Jun [The Stuff] |
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, Apr 18, 2026 |
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BOX Office |
* The service in person is available until Wed, May 6. * The ticket receiving method for this concert is “LessQ (Electronic tickets)” if you purchase via online ticketing service in English. (LessQ issuing fee: 77yen per ticket) |
SHIBATA Maiku, Conductor
IWATA Tatsuji, Production
MORITA Mao, Soprano
YAGI Hisako, Mezzo-soprano
KUDO Kazuma, Tenor
OKA Akihiro, Baritone
KUBOTA Masumi, Bass
RYU Shinichiro, Baritone
ASAOKA Satoshi, MC
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. Reservation must be made by designated period.)
Related Events |
Team Up for Opera! Workshops (Conducted only in Japanese) Team Up for Opera!—Perform the Opera Characters: “Singing and Acting” “Dance” Team Up for Opera!—Perform in the Opera: “Chorus” Team Up for Opera!—Create Props for the Opera Stage: “Crafts Making”
This production will also take place in Tachikawa City. Team Up for Opera! Amahl and the Night Visitors (Tachikawa Performance) |
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About Next Creation Program |
The Next Creation Program is an experience-based arts and culture program targeted at children undertaken by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture. Young participants can receive guidance from leading professionals in various fields, engaging in hands-on creative experiences tailored to their interests. This approach enables them to learn at a deeper and more advanced level. Understanding and nurturing the children’s dreams in the arts and culture and their personalities, the program aims to help develop thriving talents. |
Organizers & Supporters |
Organizers: Tokyo Metropolitan Government/Tokyo Bunka Kaikan operated by Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture Co-organizer: Komae City Cultural Promotion Corporation Cooperation: Musashino Academia Musicae 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 |
