{"id":105855,"date":"2024-08-15T15:07:39","date_gmt":"2024-08-15T06:07:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/home.ginza.kokosil.net\/en\/?p=105855"},"modified":"2024-08-15T15:07:39","modified_gmt":"2024-08-15T06:07:39","slug":"experience-classical-music-and-art-for-free-at-hibiya-classics-at-tokyo-midtown-hibiya-a-five-day-event-that-will-be-held-during-the-autumn-art-season-where-you-can-experience-classical-music-o","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/home.ginza.kokosil.net\/en\/archives\/105855","title":{"rendered":"Experience classical music and art for free at “HIBIYA CLASSICS” at Tokyo Midtown Hibiya, a five-day event that will be held during the autumn art season, where you can experience classical music, opera, ballet, and more!"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n

The first public viewing of an Italian opera in Japan will also be held at the same time. Period: Thursday, September 12, 2024 to Monday, September 16, 2024 (National Holiday)<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Tokyo Midtown Hibiya will be holding "HIBIYA CLASSICS," a five-day event from September 12th (Thursday) to September 16th (Monday, national holiday), where people can enjoy music and art, with a focus on classical music.<\/strong><\/p>\n

"HIBIYA CLASSICS" is an event that aims to make visitors to Tokyo Midtown Hibiya feel the autumn of the arts and to make classical music more familiar to them by creating an opportunity to experience live classical music and art performances and live singing, which are rarely experienced in everyday life, free of charge. It is a rare opportunity to experience a variety of stages and performances, such as a stage by Takarazuka Revue graduates, a violin and piano session, live singing by vocalists and countertenors, and ballet.<\/p>\n

In addition, it has been decided that Tokyo Midtown Hibiya will be used as the venue for Japan's first public viewing of the "Riccardo Muti Italian Opera Academy in Tokyo vol.4," an event held simultaneously with "HIBIYA CLASSICS." Please come to Tokyo Midtown Hibiya to take advantage of this opportunity to experience classical music and art in a variety of ways.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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\u25b2Image of the venue<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u25b2\uff1cTop row from left\uff1e Emi Wakui, Alexei Sychev, NBA Ballet Company\uff1cBottom row from left\uff1e Toshiyuki Muramatsu, Sho Wakumi, Sarasa Tosui, Kirara Haruka<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Highlights of "HIBIYA CLASSICS"<\/u><\/strong>
\u2713A special stage performance only available here by Takarazuka Revue alumni Sho Wakami, Sarasa Tosui, and Kirara Haruka \u2713A short stage performance of "Sleeping Beauty" by six members of the NBA Ballet Company \u2713A collaboration between young internationally active talents! Violin x piano session \u2713A stage where you can enjoy the singing voice of countertenor Toshiyuki Muramatsu, who uses his falsetto to sing in the high range<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

[Concurrent Events]<\/strong>
\u30fbA bright red grand piano makes an appearance at the "Tokyo Street Piano Festival in Hibiya"
\u30fb"Riccardo Muti Italian Opera Academy in Tokyo vol.4" will be held for the first time in Japan as a public viewing<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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"HIBIYA CLASSICS" Program Introduction<\/strong> = …<\/p>\n

\u25cf9\/13 (Fri) Dance of the Six Fairies from "Sleeping Beauty"<\/u><\/strong> <br \/> As one of Japan's leading ballet companies, the NBA Ballet Company, a general incorporated foundation that promotes ballet art with a focus on traditional classical ballet, will perform. They will perform dances such as the fairy variations from "Sleeping Beauty." Please look forward to the gorgeous performance of the young dancers.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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\u25b2(Top row, from left) Chihiro Shono, Mayu Kubota, Mikoto Suzuki (bottom row, from left) Sayako Mitsuhashi, Hazuki Terao, Mamoru Saito<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Performance Date and Time: Friday, September 13th, 16:00~, 18:00~ (Each performance is approximately 30 minutes long)
Cast: Chihiro Shono, Mayu Kubota, Mikoto Suzuki, Sayako Mitsuhashi, Hazuki Terao, Mamoru Saito<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

\u25cfSeptember 14th (Sat) A Magnificent Musical Journey – A Selection of Famous Pieces for Violin and Piano<\/u><\/strong> <br \/> A dream collaboration performance by violinist Emi Wakui and pianist Alexei Sychev, both of whom have won awards in numerous international competitions and are active internationally! This time, they will perform pieces such as "Carmen Fantasy" and "Dance of Death" based on the concept of passionate songs and dances played on the violin and piano. Please enjoy this passionate session by these young and talented musicians.
*Two performers have been selected as NEXT Artists for 2024.<\/p>\n

About NEXT Artist:<\/u>
Artists selected by a panel of judges including Amon Miyamoto in a project to discover young talent in the entertainment industry. \u25bcYou can check out this year's NEXT artists here
https:\/\/www.hibiya.tokyo-midtown.com\/next-artist\/artist\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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\u25b2 Emi Wakui (violin)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u25b2Alexey Sychev (piano)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Performance Date and Time: Saturday, September 14th, 12:00~, 14:00~ (each performance is approximately 40 minutes)
Performers: Emi Wakui (violin), Alexei Sychev (piano)<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

\u25cf9\/15 (Sun) What? A singer who sings in falsetto?! Lecture concert on "The charm of countertenors"\u266a<\/u><\/strong>
He started singing as a boy soprano, and even after going through puberty, his singing voice didn't change… This is a stage performance by countertenor Toshiyuki Muramatsu, who has such a rare voice. In fact, Muramatsu was also a member of the first batch of NEXT artists. How does he produce such a beautiful singing voice? He will answer questions such as this and perform various songs such as "Ave Maria" and "Princess Mononoke", and this stage will bring out the charm of Muramatsu.
*Selected as a NEXT artist for 2022<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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\u25b2 Toshiyuki Muramatsu<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Performance Date and Time: Sunday, September 15th, 11:30 and 13:15 (approx. 40 minutes each)
Cast: Toshiyuki Muramatsu<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

\u25cf9\/15 (Sun) Special Show presented by Takarazuka Revue Graduates Special Show Produced by APJ<\/u><\/strong>
Sho Wakami, Sarasa Tosui, and Kirara Haruka, graduates of the Takarazuka Revue, Japan's proud performing arts company, who are currently active in various fields, are returning to the Hibiya area, where they have a connection! They will perform famous songs and hold a talk session. They will talk about various topics related to classical music, such as the musicals they sang in their Takarazuka days and tips for singing classical music, and deliver beautiful singing voices to Tokyo Midtown Hibiya.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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\u25b2Former Hanagumi male actor Sho Kazumi<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u25b2Former Yuki-gumi daughter role, Sarasa Tosui<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u25b2Former Hanagumi daughter role, Kirara Haruka<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Performance date and time: Sunday, September 15th, time TBA *To be announced on the website at a later date (each performance will be approximately 30 minutes)
Cast: Special Show Produced by APJ (Sho Wakami, Sarasa Tosui, Kirara Haruka)<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

"HIBIYA CLASSICS" Overview<\/u><\/strong> <br \/> Location: Tokyo Midtown Hibiya 1F Atrium Implementation period: September 12th (Thurs) – 16th (Mon, holiday), 2024
Organizer: Tokyo Midtown Hibiya Cooperation: Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd. Website URL: https:\/\/www.hibiya.tokyo-midtown.com\/jp\/event\/6716\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

[Concurrent Events]
A bright red grand piano makes an appearance at the "Tokyo Street Piano Festival in Hibiya"<\/u><\/strong>
The Tokyo Street Piano Festival is coming to Hibiya. This time, a special red grand piano that is only available overseas will be appearing at Tokyo Midtown Hibiya! Come experience the bright red grand piano that will be appearing in Hibiya.<\/p>\n

Installation period: September 12th (Thursday) to September 16th (Monday\/holiday)
Available times for playing: 11:00-20:00 *This may change depending on the situation Location: Tokyo Midtown Hibiya, 1st basement floor, underground plaza Piano: Red gloss grand piano GL-10 (KAWAI)
Organized by: Tokyo Street Piano Festival Executive Committee Supported by: Tokyo Midtown Hibiya \/ Hibiya Area Management Association \/ Kawai Musical Instruments Manufacturing Co., Ltd.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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\u25b2Red glossy grand piano<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n

[Concurrent Events]
Public Viewing of "Riccardo Muti Italian Opera Academy in Tokyo vol.4"<\/u><\/strong> <br \/> Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd. is a special sponsor of "Riccardo Muti Italian Opera Academy in Tokyo vol.4," and will hold Japan's first public viewing at Tokyo Midtown Hibiya from September 12th (Thursday) to 16th (Monday, national holiday). By providing a venue for this public viewing, we support the "Italian Opera Academy in Tokyo," which promotes the spread of opera and supports young artists, and create an opportunity to enjoy opera casually.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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Italian Opera Academy in Tokyo \u00a9Spring Festival in Tokyo \/ Tomoko Hidaki<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

For more details, please see the newsletter below.
URL: https:\/\/www.mitsuifudosan.co.jp\/letter\/240806\/<\/a>
\u25bcOfficial website
URL: https:\/\/www.hibiya.tokyo-midtown.com\/academy-pv\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Overview of "Mitsui Fudosan presents Italian Opera Academy in Tokyo Vol. 4 Public Viewing"<\/u><\/strong> Location: Tokyo Midtown Hibiya 1F Atrium Date and time:
\u2460Riccardo Muti presents "Attila" by young musicians (concert style\/with subtitles)
Thursday, September 12, 2024 19:00~
\u2461 Riccardo Muti conducting "Attila" (concert format \/ with subtitles)
Saturday, September 14, 2024 from 19:00, Monday, September 16, 2024 from 15:00
Organized by: Mitsui Fudosan Co., Ltd. Special cooperation: Spring Music Festival in Tokyo Executive Committee Cooperation: Tokyo Midtown Hibiya<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

[Tokyo Midtown Hibiya] Press release<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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