Ueno de Classic [Ballet Holiday in Ueno no Mori 2026] Tokyo Bunka Kaikan The 65th Anniversary Special Concert
To mark the 65th anniversary of the Tokyo Bunka Kaikan, this concert traces the hall’s rich history. Join us as we look back on the journey of the Tokyo Ballet, which has graced the Tokyo Bunka Kaikan’s stage for decades, and enjoy beloved ballet masterpieces performed in string quartet arrangements by musicians with deep ties to the hall.
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Mon, May 4, 2026 17:00-18:00 (Open 16:45) |
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| Venue | Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Recital Hall |
| Genre | TBK productions Concert |
Artists |
Violin: KITSUWA Miyu *2nd prize and Audience Award of String section at the 19th Tokyo Music Competition Violin: KAGEI Sayaka Viola: KURIBAYASHI Eri *3rd prize of String section at the 21st Tokyo Music Competition Cello: YAMAMOTO Dai *3rd prize of String section at the 22nd Tokyo Music Competition Mezzo-soprano: HANAFUSA Eriko† *2nd prize and Audience Award of Voice section at the 19th Tokyo Music Competition
Guest speaker: UENO Mizuka (Guest Principal of The Tokyo Ballet) |
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Program |
TCHAIKOVSKY: Waltz from The Sleeping Beauty SAINT-SAËNS: “Le cygne” from Le Carnaval des animaux MASSENET: “Meditation” from Thaïs TCHAIKOVSKY: Scene from Swan Lake BIZET: Habanera from Carmen† TCHAIKOVSKY: from The Nutcracker
[Encore] TCHAIKOVSKY: Trepak from The Nutcracker |
Tickets
| Prices (tax included) |
Reserved Seats 2,200yen |
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On Sale Date |
Wed, Mar 11, 2026 |
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BOX Office |
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KITSUWA Miyu, Violin
KAGEI Sayaka, Violin
KURIBAYASHI Eri, Viola
YAMAMOTO Dai, Cello
HANAFUSA Eriko, Mezzo-soprano
UENO Mizuka
Other Information
* The program is subject to change under certain circumstances.
* Pre-school children are not allowed to attend this performance.
Lineup |
Ballet Holiday in Ueno no Mori 2026 Official Website (only in Japanese) |
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Organizers & Supporters |
Organizer: Japan Performing Arts Foundation Endorsed by: The Association of Japanese Ballet Companies Planning Cooperation & Organizers: Tokyo Metropolitan Government/Tokyo Bunka Kaikan operated by Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture Planning & Production: Tokyo Bunka Kaikan, Production Section |