Conductor Change of the Opera "Macbeth" and
Costume Designer Change of "Madama Butterfly"

As regards to the opera performances of "Macbeth" to be staged from Monday 17 January 2005 at Opera House, New National Theatre Tokyo, the original conductor Otaka Tadaaki is unable to stage due to his physical condition. Alternatively, Riccardo Frizza is going to take his place.
In addition, as regards to the opera "Madame Butterfly" to be staged from Friday 24 June 2005, the costume designer has been changed to Maeda Ayako from Wada Emi.