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Classical music, opera, ballet and dance in Japan

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TokyoSuntory Hall Organ Promenade Concert (Free / Application required)

Suntory Hall, Suntory Foundation for the Arts
Suntory Hall: Main Hall, Thu 16 May at 12:15
Johannes Skudlik, Organ
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TokyoLa traviata

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New National Theatre, Tokyo: Opera House, May 16, 19 mat, 22 mat, 25 mat, 29 mat
Verdi: La traviata
Francesco Lanzillotta; Vincent Boussard; New National Theatre; Vincent Lemaire; Guido Levi; Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra
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OsakaFelix Mildenberger / Ikuyo Nakamichi

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The Symphony Hall, Fri 17 May at 19:00
Mendelssohn, Beethoven, Franck
Kansai Philharmonic Orchestra; Felix Mildenberger; Ikuyo Nakamichi
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OsakaTadaaki Otaka / Anne Queffélec

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Festival Hall, May 17, 18 mat
Mozart, Sibelius
Osaka Philharmonic Orchestra; Tadaaki Otaka; Anne Queffélec
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TokyoFabio Luisi / NHK Symphony Orchestra Tokyo

NHK Symphony Orchestra, Tokyo
NHK Hall, May 17, 18 mat
Mendelssohn
NHK Symphony Orchestra Tokyo; Fabio Luisi
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National Ballet of Japan's La Bayadère offers breathtaking Shades

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Naomi Mori, 27 Apr
National Ballet of Japan has revived its version of La Bayadère choreographed by former director Asami Maki. Brilliantly performed by strong lead dancers, the Kingdom of the Shades was particularly breathtaking.
****1
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Matthew Bourne's Romeo and Juliet: a 21st century love story

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Naomi Mori, 10 Apr
Sir Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures brought its groundbreaking Romeo and Juliet to Tokyo for the first time and wowed the audience with its magical storytelling.
*****
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National Ballet of Japan: Tales of Hoffmann, a successful revival

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Naomi Mori, 23 Feb
National Ballet of Japan have revived Peter Darrell’s Tales of Hoffmann and whilst this may not be a masterpiece, served to show how much the company is evolving, with excellent lead dancers.
****1
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Paris Opera Ballet's Manon: phenomenal performances in Tokyo

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Naomi Mori, 17 Feb

The Paris Opera Ballet gave excellent performances of Kenneth MacMillan's Manon, with strong lead dancers, depicting 18th century demi-monde society, which is not so far removed from the 21st century.  

****1
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A peerless St John Passion in Tokyo

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Nahoko Gotoh, 04 Feb
In celebration of the 300th anniversary of Bach's St John Passion, Masaaki Suzuki and Bach Collegium Japan gives a compelling performance of the lesser-known 1725 version of work.
*****
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