New National Theatre, Tokyo: Opera House1-1-1 Honmachi
Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, 151-0071, Japan
Dates/times in Tokyo time zone
Programme
| Études (arr. Knudåge Riisager) | Music: Czerny, Carl (1791-1857) Choreography: Harald Lander | |
| The Vertiginous Thrill of Exactitude | Music: Schubert, Franz (1797-1828) Choreography: William Forsythe | |
| The Firebird | Music: Stravinsky, Igor (1882-1971) Choreography: Mikhail Fokine |
Performers
| National Ballet of Japan | ||
| Martin Yates | Conductor | |
| William Forsythe | Set Designer, Lighting Designer | The Vertiginous Thrill of Exactitude |
| Stephen Galloway | Costume Designer | The Vertiginous Thrill of Exactitude |
| Tokyo Symphony Orchestra | ||
| Dick Bird | Set Designer | The Firebird |
| Natalia Goncharova | Costume Designer | The Firebird |
| Yuji Sawada | Lighting Designer | The Firebird |
In spring of 2025, the National Ballet of Japan will present a triple bill of 20th-century masterpieces for audiences to enjoy. We will be performing two company premieres, Lander's Etudes, with spectacular technique and Balanchine-evoking geometric beauty, and Forsythe's popular work, The Vertiginous Thrill of Exactitude, with distinctively sharp movements, as well as the first performance since 2013 of Ballets Russes's famous work The Firebird. This is a programme of carefully selected short ballets, each showcasing remarkable music, set design and choreography. This triple bill promises audiences delightfully varied fun and excitement with a sense of satisfaction unlike a full-length ballet.
Booking opens on 16 November 2024