Thomas Johannes Mayer will be unable to perform the role of Wozzeck in Wozzeck on Thursday, November 20, 2025 due to health-related issues. Toshiaki Komada will step into the role in his place.

We sincerely apologize to everyone who was looking forward to his performance and kindly ask for your understanding. Please note that no refunds will be issued for this change.

For more information about Wozzeck, please click here.

KOMADA Toshiaki (Baritone)

After studying at the Aichi University of Education, graduated from the Department of Vocal Music, Faculty of Music, Tokyo University of the Arts, and then attained a master's degree there. Studied opera as the eleventh wave of graduates of the NNT Opera Studio. Also performed as Ein Musiklehrer in Ariadne auf Naxos for an NNT Opera Studio performance. Studied in Berlin on the Agency for Cultural Afairs' Program of Overseas Study for Upcoming Artists. At a 2012 music festival in Groningen, the Netherlands, performed as Ramiro in Ravel's L'Herure Espagnole and won the Labberte-Hoedemaker Award. Awarded first prize at the 83rd Music Competition of Japan in the Voice Division. At the New National Theatre, Tokyo, has performed as Fléville in Andrea Chénier, Johann in Werther, Curio in Giulio Cesare and Nikitich/a police ofcer (Hauptmann) in Boris Godunov, Schaunard in La Bohéme, Ein Steuermann in Tristan und Isolde and Papageno in Die Zauberföte. His appearances include Schaunard in La Bohéme in Tokyo and Papageno in Die Zauberföte at the ROHM Theatre Kyoto for the 2025 Educational Programme for High School Students in 2025, and Johann in Werther in 2026.

20 November 2025
New National Theatre Tokyo