OPERA
Orfeo ed Euridice
SCHEDULE
2021/2022 SEASON
New Production
Music by Christoph Willibald von GLUCK
Opera in 3 Acts
Sung in Italian with English and Japanese surtitles
OPERA PALACE
19 May - 22 May, 2022 ( 3 Performances )
Running time is 2 hours incruding an interval
DETAILS
Baroque opera is the mainstay of the line-up presented by the Artistic Director of Opera, ONO Kazushi, from which he brings Orfeo ed Euridice to the stage.
This opera is among the greatest works of Christoph Willibald von GLUCK, the "opera reformer" who sought to blend music and drama. Based on the Orpheus of Greek mythology, a popular theme among composers, GLUCK's opera is full of dramatic tension, cutting out much of the embellishment from singing and building up the role of the orchestra. This theatrical appeal has made it one of the most popular and most frequently performed baroque operas.
Directing this production is choreographer, dancer and director TESHIGAWARA Saburo, world renowned for his aesthetic sense, while seasoned baroque instrumentalist, conductor and producer SUZUKI Masato takes up the conductor's baton.
Regrettably, Giulio Cesare, the first production of the Baroque opera series, with performance planned for April 2020, was cancelled. It will therefore be the first Baroque opera to be staged at the NNTT.
* Please note that there might be changes depending on the Covid-19 situation.
[Covid-19] Our Prevention Plan and Request to Our Patrons
The performances will be taking place based on the policies of the Japanese government and the Tokyo Metropolitan government, along with the guideline for the prevention of the spread of COVID-19 infection by the Association of Public Theatres and Halls in Japan.
Please read this page before visiting the theatre.
NEWS & FEATURES
Interview: SUZUKI Masato on "Orfeo ed Euridice"
Interview: TESHIGAWARA Saburo on "Orfeo ed Euridice"
SYNOPSIS
Act1: Orfeo prays in front of the grave of his late wife, Euridice, that she somehow be brought back to life, when the god of love, Amore, appears. Amore tells Orfeo that Euridice can be returned to him and relays to him the command of Jupiter (i.e., the chief deity, and the equivalent of the Greek god, Zeus) that Orfeo sing the praises of the guardian of the Underworld, and that he on no account look at her face until he has brought Euridice back to earth, because she will be lost to him forever if he looks back.
Act2: At the entrance to the Underworld are the spirits of the dead and the Furies. Orfeo sings the Furies’ praises. He finds Euridice in the Elysian Fields, singing with the fairies, takes her hand and, without looking at her, leads her back to earth.
Act3: On the dark way back to earth, Euridice becomes deeply perturbed by Orfeo’s not looking her way. Orfeo is in anguish, caught between Euripides demanding of him why he will not look at her, and Jupiter’s command not to, but eventually turns back and looks at her. At that very moment, Euridice dies. In despair, Orfeo makes to take his own life, when Amore appears saying “You have shown true love” and brings Euridice back to life. Orfeo and Euridice give thanks to the god.
CREATIVE TEAM & CAST
CREATIVE TEAM
Conductor: SUZUKI Masato
Production, Choreography, Set, Costume and Lighting Design: TESHIGAWARA Saburo
Artistic Collaborator: SATO Rihoko
CAST
Euridice: Valda WILSON
Orfeo: Lawrence ZAZZO
Amore: MIYAKE Rie
Dance: SATO Rihoko, Alexandre RIABKO, TAKAHASHI Joe, SATO Shizuka
Chorus: New National Theatre Chorus
Orchestra: Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra
- CREATIVE TEAM
- CAST
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ConductorSUZUKI Masato
Production, Choreography, Set, Costume and Lighting DesignTESHIGAWARA Saburo
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Euridice
Valda WILSON
Orfeo
Lawrence ZAZZO
Amore
MIYAKE Rie
Dance
SATO Rihoko
Dance
Alexandre RIABKO
Dance
TAKAHASHI Joe
Dance
SATO Shizuka
TICKETS
Booking Opens: Sat, 16 Apr 2022, 10:00am
*The tickets will be sold for all seats as normal (except the seats in rows 1-2 on the 1st Floor).
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 seat are still available 2 hours before the show starts, 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 that further changes or cancellations may be required as the coronavirus situation develops or to comply with requests from the Government.
Please Note
- For Seat D of Opera performances, maximum of 2 tickets per person on the first day of ticket sale.
- 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 following conditions.
- When the performance is cancelled.
- In case you correspond to the conditions as mentioned on this page
- If you choose not to attend the performance due to prevent infection.
Please be sure to call the New National Theatre, Tokyo Box Office in advance.
At that point, we will tell you the Refund method.
- 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 change may be required depending on the situation.