This workshop includes training not only in singing but also in acting, as well in stage etiquette for performers, to prepare participants to perform in a real opera with make-up and costumes. Above all, it’s a valuable opportunity to perform together with some of today’s leading singers. The aim of the workshop is to nurture future artists and audience members, and expand the base of music enthusiasts, by offering a chance to experience teamwork and the joy of artistic activity while learning about music and acting.
Bizet: Carmen (4 acts; sung in Japanese) – Highlights version
Number of participants: about 20
*To be decided by lottery if there are many applicants
Participants: Students from elementary grade 1st to high school 3rd year
Entry requirement: Must be able to attend on all of the specified dates
Application period: Jun 1 (Sat) – Jul 5 (Fri) (postmark date)
*For details, see the official website
2,000 yen (tax included)
Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Opera BOX “Carmen”, Nov 24 (Sun), 14:00 (Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Recital Hall)
Tokyo Bunka Kaikan “Let’s Make an Opera!” desk
Tel: 03-3828-2111
Organizers:
Tokyo Metropolitan Government
Tokyo Bunka Kaikan / Tokyo Culture Creation Project Office (Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture)
Co-Organizer:
Bunkyo Civic Hall (Bunkyo Academy Foundation)