The 72nd National Arts Festival by Agency for Cultural Affairs presents
20th Anniversary
2017/2018 Season
Music by Giuseppe VERDI
Opera in 3 Acts
Sung in Italian with Japanese surtitles
OPERA HOUSE
16 Nov. - 28 Nov., 2017
Running time is approx. 2 hours 45 mins including an interval
"La traviata" is set in the world of Parisian high society. This popular opera tells the story of the courtesan, Violetta Valéry: her loves and her sad fate. It is based on the dramatic adaptation of the romantic novel, "La Dame aux Camélias" by Alexandre DUMAS fils, modeled by the author on the high-class mistress, Marie Duplessis. Giuseppe VERDI then took the story, making its heroine a contemporary woman, and writing an innovative opera in which he raised the role of the music itself to that of expressing the story's emotions. Starting with "Libiamo ne' lieti calici" ("Let's drink from the joyful cups"), which has become a well-known, staple tune of gala concerts, the work features numerous other famous songs, such as Violetta's most technically demanding aria, "Ah, fors'è lui-sempre libera" ("Ah, maybe he's the one-Always free"), in the prelude foretelling tragedy, and Germont's "Di Provenza il mar, il suol" ("The sea and soil of Provence").
The director, Vincent BOUSSARD, is a recognized authority of sophisticated staging with an unerring eye for colour. His production of "La traviata" (first staged in 2015) displays that aesthetic sensibility. At the same time, he effectively holds up a mirror on the world to paint an imagined landscape, taking the theme of a woman's fate in the world of men. Upon curtain fall, we are left with the vivid picture of a woman who has lived her life with unwavering pride.
The conductor, Riccardo FRIZZA, is known for having brought his charismatic musicality to Italian opera, in particular. The role of Violetta is played by Irina LUNGU, who has appeared in this role on numerous occasions including her renowned performance at La Scala Milan. This is her first appearance at the New National Theatre Tokyo. Alfredo is played by Antonio POLI, and Germont by Giovanni MEONI.
Staff
Conductor Riccardo FRIZZA 1
Production and Costume Design Vincent BOUSSARD 2
Set Design Vincent LEMAIRE
Lighting Design Guido LEVI
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Cast
Violetta Valéry Irina LUNGU 3
Alfredo Germont Antonio POLI 4
Giorgio Germont Giovanni MEONI 5
Flora Bervoix KOBAYASHI Yuka 6
Visconte Gastone OHARA Keiroh 7
Barone Douphol SUDO Shingo 8
Marchese D'Obigny KITAGAWA Tatsuhiko 9
Dottor Grenvil SHIKANO Yoshiyuki 10
Annina MORIYAMA Kyoko 11
Chorus New National Theatre Chorus
Orchestra Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra
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Booking Opens
Monday, 17th July 2017, 10:00 am (GMT+8:00)
Tickets
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¥27,000 | ¥21,600 | ¥15,120 | ¥8,640 | ¥5,400 |
Tax included
The New National Theatre,
Tokyo Box Office:
+81-(0)3-5352-9999
10:00 - 18:00
Tickets are sold via the website of PIA Corporation.
Buy Z Seats (Day Tickets) online
*from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on the day of the performance.
- Concession Prices (students, juniors, seniors, groups)
- Under 15s discounts and Z Seats (Day Tickets) are available online. Other types of discount tickets are not available online. Please inquire at the Box Office or by telephone. (+81-(0)3-5352-9999 10:00 - 18:00)
Booking Z seats (Day Tickets) 1,620 yen- Z seats are available online from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on the day of the performance. One ticket per person.
Please Note
- No admittance to pre-school children. Each child older than this age requires a ticket for entry, even when accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- Tickets may not be changed or refunded except in the case of a cancelled performance.
- A special discount price is available for disabled guests. Please inquire at the Box Office for details.
- Users of wheelchairs are requested to contact the Box Office before coming to the theatre.
- Preferred seats may not be available on the first day of ticket sales.