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Christmas Special Classics

Ukrainian National Opera Orchestra

2023/12/23(Sa.) 13:00 Starting

Tokyo International Forum, Hall ATokyo

Official https://www.koransha.com/orch_chamber/Xmas_specla/

This year, that "special day" will return! A large orchestra, a large chorus, and four famous singers will fill the entire stage for a big concert filled with "overflowing music" and "moving emotions"! The situation in Ukraine has been tense since February 2022. Despite the extremely difficult situation, the Ukrainian National Opera resumed performances three months later in May with an indomitable spirit. This is the first Christmas concert in four years by the Orchestra of the National Opera of Ukraine, which never loses its routine and continues to perform looking forward, no matter what the situation. As the Christmas season approaches and the end of the year draws near, I find myself wanting to hear Handel's "Messiah," the softly resonating "Ave Maria," and Beethoven's "Ninth Symphony. In particular, "Hallelujah Chorus" and "Ode to Joy" are such December staples that I find myself thinking, "I want to hear that melody right away! I want to hear that melody right away! This "Special Day" is the fulfillment of a greedy wish to be able to hear all of these at once. Other highlights from the theater's repertoire include the overture to Verdi's opera "Nabucco," "Cold Hands" and "My Name is Mimi" from Puccini's winter love story "La bohème," and more, The lineup includes a selection of masterpieces. Even beginners of classical music will be fascinated by the overwhelming music and many melodies they have heard somewhere before. Of course, classical music lovers will also find the music to be a great listening experience. The profound and colorful sound and the performance full of singing spirit are only possible at a prestigious opera house. The dramatic and delicate tone nurtured in opera and ballet will give you the best of winter at a high level. The "Christmas Special Classics" features the traditional repertoire that has been handed down over the years, as well as a succession of must-hear classics at this time of year. The finale, which closes with the heart-pounding harmonies of bliss and the magnificent "Ode to Joy," will bring you a moving Christmas experience!

Program

  • Dignity No. 1

    Edward Elgar

  • Overture to the opera "Nabucco

    Giuseppe Verdi

  • Waltz" and "Mazurka" from "Coppelia" ballet

    Leo Dreib.

  • "Cold Hands" and "My Name is Mimi" from La Bohème

    Giacomo Puccini

  • Symphonic Poem "Finlandia

    Jean Sibelius

  • Hallelujah Chorus" from "Messiah

    Georg Friedrich Handel

  • Ave Maria (prayer)

    Franz Schubert

  • Symphony No. 9, 4th movement, "Ode to Joy

    Ludwig van Beethoven

Performer

  • Mykola Jajura

    Conductor

  • Ukrainian National Opera Orchestra

    orchestral music

  • Shinyukai Chorus Group

    chorus

  • Lilia Hrevtsova

    soprano

  • Irina Petrova

    mezzo-soprano

  • Oleg Zlachman.

    tenor

  • Sergey Radikin

    bus

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Admission and ticket purchase

  • Admission fee

    S seats 12,000 yen / A seats 9,500 yen / B seats 7,500 yen / U-25 3,000 yen

  • How to buy

    Application on the web
    Please visit our website https://www.koransha.com/orch_chamber/Xmas_specla/
    and click the "Purchase Ticket" button.

    Ticket purchase by phone
    Koransha Ticket Center
    TEL 050-3776-6184
    12:00~16:00 Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays

    Performers and program are subject to change.
    Changes or cancellations are not allowed after ticket purchase.

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