An article by contributing writer Manami Tominaga has been published in The Japan Times’ ArtsJP supplement, available both in print and online.
Since Western classical music was introduced to Japan in the 19th century, Tokyo has transformed into a leading global center for musical excellence. The metropolis now hosts over ten professional orchestras and features world-class performance spaces including the Tokyo Bunka Kaikan and New National Theatre, Tokyo. In an exclusive interview with Tsuyoshi Yamaguchi, executive director of the Tokyo Nikikai Opera Foundation, we explore the unique appeal of Japanese opera and the evolving classical music scene, particularly focusing on Tokyo’s groundbreaking international collaborations and its emergence as Asia’s opera hub through innovative productions like Tokyo Opera Days.
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