Tokyo Philharmonic and Myung-whun Chung launch European tour in Berlin

Von Elena Luporini, 30 Oktober 2025

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“brisk tempi and knife-edged phrasing brought out the theatrical quality of Prokofiev’s score”

Rezensierte Veranstaltung: Philharmonie: Großer Saal, Berlin, am 28 Oktober 2025

Bernstein, West Side Story: Symphonische Tänze

Gershwin, Rhapsody in Blue

Prokofjew, Romeo und Julia: Auszüge

Brahms, Ungarischer Tanz Nr. 1 in g-Moll

Makoto Ozone, Klavier

Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra

Myung-whun Chung, Musikalische Leitung

National Ballet of Japan’s Raymonda is a feast of excellent dancing

Naomi Mori, 25th April

National Ballet of Japan’s Raymonda is a gem in the repertoire, despite shortcomings in the plot. Lavish production designs, stunning classical choreography and excellent dancers makes this a ballet lover's heaven.

*****

Will Tuckett's Nutcracker for National Ballet of Japan is delightful

Naomi Mori, 19th December

National Ballet of Japan premiered production of Nutcracker choreographed by Will Tuckett, that features a stylish and dramatic Act 1 and a hilarious, colourful and unique Act 2.

****1

Soirée hors normes à Toulouse avec Vengerov, Chung et le Tokyo Phil

Thibault d'Hauthuille, 3rd November

Dans des tubes de Tchaïkovski et Prokofiev, l'orchestre, son directeur musical honoraire et son soliste invité ont été éblouissants.

*****

National Ballet of Japan revives Ashton's beloved Cinderella

Naomi Mori, 18th October

The National Ballet of Japan gave an excellent rendition of Sir Frederick Ashton's Cinderella, in spite of many new faces and role debuts.

****1

Wheeldon's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland dazzles again in Tokyo

Naomi Mori, 12th June

Christopher Wheeldon’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland returned to the National Ballet of Japan, a marvelous production that amply displays the many talents of the company.

****1

National Ballet of Japan's revival of Giselle: a dramatic return

Naomi Mori, 10th April

National Ballet of Japan has revived their production of Giselle, ahead of their tour to the Royal Opera House in London, replicating the triumphant success it had in 2022.

*****

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Elena Luporini

After completing their Master's degree in Musicology in Rome, Elena has now moved to Berlin to dedicate themselves to more things musical. With a publication on Béla Bartók and a seminar at the Humboldt-Universität underway, their interests mostly veer toward 20th-century opera, with some forays into queer musicology. Some of their latest undertakings also include oboe lessons, stencil-making and tea-making.

Mambo! The Tokyo Philharmonic and Myung-whun Chung launch European tour in Berlin