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Ballet Asteras 2024 ~Inviting Japanese dancers from Overseas, to connect the Japanese Ballet to the World~

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Ballet Asteras 2024 ~Inviting Japanese dancers from Overseas, to connect the Japanese Ballet to the World~

SCHEDULE

  • Sat, 3 August 2024, 14:00
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  • Sun, 4 August 2024, 14:00
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OPERA PALACE

3 Aug - 4 Aug, 2024 ( 2 Performances )

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Running time is approx. 2 hours 55 mins including an interval

DETAILS

"Ballet Asteras" is a gala performance featuring notable Japanese dancers from ballet companies around the world, while also interacting with ballet companies and ballet schools overseas.

The 14th annual performance will feature a variety of dancers, from promising dancers to top dancers, and will be a must-see featuring a diverse range of styles, from classical masterpieces and popular neoclassical pieces to contemporary choreographer's performances.

Please enjoy these two special days when dancers from all over the world will gather at the New National Theatre, Tokyo to feel the world united through ballet!

PROGRAMME & CAST

Special Guest Dancers

  • Alina COJOCARU (Hamburg Ballet, Guest Dancer)
    YOSHIYAMA Charles-Louis (Ballet Zurich, First Soloist)

    "Manon", 1st Act Bedroom Pas de Deux
    Choreography: Kenneth MACMILLAN
    Music: Jules MASSENET
    Arranged and Orchestrated: Martin YATES

    "Rhapsody", Pas de Deux
    Choreography: Frederick ASHTON
    Music: Sergey RACHMANINOV
    Piano: TSUMURAI Akiko

  • KONDO Ako (The Australian Ballet, Principal Artist )
    Chengwu GUO (The Australian Ballet, Principal Artist)

    "Tschaikovsky Pas de Deux"
    Choreography: George BALANCHINE ©The George Balanchine Trust
    Music: Pyotr Ilyich TCHAIKOVSKY
    The Performance of Tschaikovsky Pas de Deux, a Balanchine® Ballet, is presented by arrangement with The George Balanchine Trust and has been produced in accordance with the Balanchine Style® and Balanchine Technique® Service standards established and provided by the Trust.

Japanese Dancers from Overseas & Partners

  • SUZUKI Rieka (Croatian National Theatre, Principal)
    SUMITOMO Takuya (Croatian National Theatre, Principal)

    "Hamlet", Pas de Deux Japan Premiere
    Choreography: Leo MUJIĆ
    Music: Pyotr Ilyich TCHAIKOVSKY, Camille SAINT-SAËNS
    Violin: YODA Masanobu (Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra, concertmaster)

  • TAMAI Yukino (Poznan Opera Ballet, Coryphée)
    KITAI Ryota (Polish National Ballet, First Soloist)

    "Coppélia", 3rd Act Pas de Deux
    Choreography: Arthur SAINT-LÉON
    Music: Léo DELIBES

  • TSUNAKI Ayaha (Dresden Semperoper Ballett, Principal)
    Joseph GRAY (Dresden Semperoper Ballett, Second Soloist)

    "Romeo and Juliet", Balcony Pas de Deux Japan Premiere
    Choreography: David DAWSON
    Music: Sergei PROKOFIEV

  • MASUMOTO Yuka (Finnish National Ballet, First Soloist)
    ARIMIZU Shunsuke (Finnish National Ballet, First Soloist)

    "Le Corsaire", 1st Act Pas de Deux
    Choreography: Marius PETIPA
    Music: Prince OLDENBOURG

  • Miruna MICIU (Croatian National Theatre, Principal)
    YOSHIDA Simon (Croatian National Theatre, Principal)

    "Swan Lake", 3rd Act Pas de Deux
    Choreography: Marius PETIPA
    Music: Pyotr Ilyich TCHAIKOVSKY

  • YOSHIDA Neneka (Queensland Ballet, Principal Artist )
    Joel WOELLNER (Queensland Ballet, Principal Artist )

    "Dangerous Liaisons", 2nd Act Bedroom Pas de Deux Japan Premiere
    Choreography: Liam SCARLETT
    Music: Camille SAINT-SAËNS
    Arranged and Orchestrated: Martin YATES


Dancers of The National Ballet of Japan

      • SHIBAYAMA Saho (The National Ballet of Japan, Principal)
        IZAWA Shun (The National Ballet of Japan, Principal)

        "The Sleeping Beauty", 3rd Act Pas de Deux
        Choreography: Wayne EAGLING (after Marius PETIPA)
        Music: Pyotr Ilyich TCHAIKOVSKY


Korea National University of Arts

"Une Promenade" Japan Premiere
Choreography: KIM Yonggeol
Music: Frederic CHOPIN
Dancers: KIM Jiyoung, JEON Minchul
Piano Solo: SHIN Jaemin

"The Prejudice" Japan Premiere
Choreography: KIM Yonggeol
Music: Camille SAINT-SAËNS
Dancer: AHN Sewon
Piano Solo: SHIN Jaemin

"Raymonda", 3rd Act Jean de Brienne Variation
Choreography: Marius PETIPA
Dancer: LEE Kangwon
Music: Alexandr GLAZUNOV

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Korea National University of Arts


Students of New National Theatre Ballet School

"Conrazoncorazon"

Choreography: Cayetano SOTO


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"Conrazoncorazon"
NNT Ballet School, October 2021
©SETO Hidemi

NEWS & FEATURES

26TH July, 2024
Cast changes: Ballet Asteras 2024 (3 - 4 August, 2024)
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26TH July, 2024
The order of the programmes announced for BALLET ASTERAS 2024
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CREATIVE TEAM & CAST

CREATIVE TEAM

Conductor: IDA Katsuhiro
Orchestra: Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra

  • CREATIVE TEAM
  • CAST
  • IDA Katsuhiro
    Conductor
    IDA Katsuhiro
  • Alina COJOCARU
    Alina COJOCARU

    Hamburg Ballet
    ©Morgan Norman

    YOSHIYAMA Charles-louis
    YOSHIYAMA Charles-louis

    Ballet Zurich
    ©️Admill Kuyler

    KONDO Ako
    KONDO Ako

    The Australian Ballet
    ©Niv Novak

    Chengwu GUO
    Chengwu GUO

    Australian Ballet
    ©Daniel Boud

    SUZUKI Rieka
    SUZUKI Rieka

    Croatian National Theatre
    ©Sasa Novkovic

    SUMITOMO Takuya
    SUMITOMO Takuya

    Croatian National Theatre
    ©️Photo Art KOJIM@

    TAMAI Yukino
    TAMAI Yukino

    Poznan Opera Ballet

    KITAI Ryota
    KITAI Ryota

    Polish National Ballet

    TSUNAKI Ayaha
    TSUNAKI Ayaha

    Dresden Semperoper Ballett
    ©Kristóf Kovács

    Joseph GRAY
    Joseph GRAY

    Dresden Semperoper Ballett
    ©Kristóf Kovács

    MASUMOTO Yuka
    MASUMOTO Yuka

    Finnish National Ballet
    ©Roosa Oksaharju

    ARIMIZU Shunsuke
    ARIMIZU Shunsuke

    Finnish National Ballet

    Miruna MICIU
    Miruna MICIU

    Croatian National Theatre

    YOSHIDA Shimon
    YOSHIDA Shimon

    Croatian National Theatre

    YOSHIDA Neneka
    YOSHIDA Neneka

    Queensland Ballet
    ©Paul Younan

    Joel WOELLNER
    Joel WOELLNER

    Queensland Ballet
    ©David Kelly

    SHIBAYAMA Saho
    SHIBAYAMA Saho

    The National Ballet of Japan

    IZAWA Shun
    IZAWA Shun

    The National Ballet of Japan

    TSUMURAI Akiko
    Piano Solo
    TSUMURAI Akiko
    SHIN Jaemin
    Piano Solo
    SHIN Jaemin
    YODA Masanobu
    Violin
    YODA Masanobu

    Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra, concertmaster
    ©Okubo Michiharu

TICKETS

Booking Opens: Sat, 8 Jun 2024, 10:00am

Booking Z seats (Day tickets) 1,650 yen

  • You are able to purchase Z seat tickets online from 10:00 am. Click "BUY TICKETS" next to "Z" under each performance information.
  • There is a handling charge of ¥330 (incl. tax).
  • Only when seats allocated as Z seats are still available at 11:00 am, you are able to purchase these tickets at the Box Office of the theatre.
  • Note that all Z seats are on a first come, first served basis and will come with restricted views.

Concession Prices

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.

Please Note

  • Latecomers will not be admitted to the auditorium unless there is a suitable break or interval.
  • No admittance to children under 4. 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.
  • Please note that cast or programme change may be required depending on the situation.
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