Events

Peter Grimes

2 October 2012 - 14 October 2012

Opera fans in Japan will have the rare opportunity to see the first full-scale opera masterpiece Peter Grimes by Benjamin Britten, one of the greatest opera composers of the 20^th century.

Set in a fishing village on the east coast of England, which shares some similarities with Britten’s home Aldeburgh, the story focuses on a lonely fisherman Peter Grimes, whom villagers suspect is guilty of murdering his apprentice. It is a modern production focusing on the confrontation between the group and the individual, while exploring issues such as poverty and child abuse. Britten’s music has a unique power and beauty, vividly portraying the calmness of ocean, the violence of storms and the emotions of characters. The dramatic power of this work is guaranteed to make a deep impression on audiences.

From Australia, Stuart Skelton - who has attracted global attention as a heldentenor for the new era - will play the title role, Peter Grimes, and Jonathan Summers will play the role of Captain Balstrode.

Peter Grimes
Date	2 October 2012 - 14 October 2012
	18:30 on Oct 2, 18:30 on Oct 5, 14:00 on Oct 8, 14:00 on Oct 11, 14:00 on Oct 14 Doors open 45 mins prior to the starting time
Venue	New National Theatre, Tokyo 1-1-1, Honmachi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Phone: 03-5351-3011 Website: http://www.nntt.jac.go.jp/
Admission	S 26,250yen A 21,000yen B 14,700yen C 8,400yen D 5,250yen Z 1,500yen
Enquiries	New National Theatre, Tokyo Phone: 03-5351-3011 Website: http://www.nntt.jac.go.jp/opera/20000608_opera.html, http://www.atre.jp/12grimes/index.html