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TokyoGaetano Donizetti: Lucia di Lammermoor
Donizetti: Lucia di Lammermoor
Speranza Scappucci; Jean-Louis Grinda; New National Theatre; Rudy Sabounghi; Jorge Jara; Mattia Olivieri; Irina Lungu
TokyoRoland Petit’s Coppélia
Delibes: Coppélia
Roland Petit; The National Ballet of Japan; Misato Tomita; Luigi Bonino; Ezio Frigerio
TokyoGiuseppe Verdi: Don Carlo
Verdi: Don Carlo(s)
Paolo Carignani; Marco Arturo Marelli; New National Theatre; Dagmar Niefind-Marelli; Michele Pertusi; Luciano Ganci
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TokyoThe Nutcracker and the Mouse King

Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker
Wayne Eagling; The National Ballet of Japan; Misato Tomita; Ayako Maeda; Ayako Ono; Yudai Fukuoka
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New Year Ballet creates a buzz with “Still Life” at the Penguin Café

New Year Ballet displayed the versatility of the National Ballet of Japan, from the 19th-century classic Paquita, to three works by Japanese choreographers and David Bintley's “Still Life” at the Penguin Café.
National Ballet of Japan conquers the Nutcracker challenges

National Ballet of Japan's The Nutcracker and the Mouse King conquers the challenge of Wayne Eagling, a flawed but enjoyable production with high quality dancing
A stylish Fledermaus lifts spirits in Tokyo

A welcome touch of Austrian end of year festivities in Tokyo as Heinz Zednik's popular production of Die Fledermaus is revived.
A triumphant season opener for the National Ballet of Japan

National Ballet of Japan marks a triumphant season opening of Don Quixote with new director Miyako Yoshida, the first ballet performance in 8 months with full seating capacity audience and live orchestra. .
An elegant and vocally fine Don Pasquale in Tokyo

New National Theatre Tokyo's new staging of Donizetti's jolly Don Pasquale, in Stefano Vizioli's classic production, featured some sparkling vocal performances from a fine cast.
Legendary Chung siblings give breathtaking Brahms in Tokyo

Kyung Wha Chung exceeds her already-legendary reputation, assisted by her brother, Myung-whun Chung, and the Tokyo Philharmonic.