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Japan’s New National Theater Ballet Company “New Year Ballet” Live “Nutcracker” video distribution started

2021.01.23

Regarding the January ballet performance “New Year Ballet” at the New National Theatre, the performance was canceled due to the infection of the new coronavirus by one person involved in the performance, but it was performed without spectators on January 11 (Monday / holiday) on YouTube. And made a free live stream on Facebook. In addition, there was a great response from the announcement of the distribution, and it was found that the number of simultaneous viewers exceeded 28,000, and the total number of views was 156,338.

At the beginning of the live stream, Miyako Yoshida, artistic director of dance, said, “I am happy that the performance will be realized for one day only, and that we will be able to deliver the performance to everyone in this way. The dancers will wait for three days at home. After that, I suddenly entered the stage practice, but I really concentrated on the rehearsal for the past few days. ”He explained the circumstances and thanked everyone for their support.

In “New Year Ballet”, the classic “Paquita” where you can enjoy the traditional beauty of Russian ballet, “Soire de Ballet” choreographed by the late Hideo Fukagawa who passed away in September this year, and the dancers of the New National Theater Ballet Company Choreographed “Contact” and “Campanella”, and Bintley’s popular work “Penguin Cafe” will be performed. We have delivered a performance unique to the New National Theater Ballet Company.

From those who watched the broadcast, “I had never seen the live ballet stage, but I enjoyed it casually, and now I feel like going to see it live.” “The electronic version of the program is up. “I was able to understand the work better.” “I gave up because I lived in a rural area, but the play came true.” “My son imitated and danced and enjoyed watching. While I couldn’t go to the theater because of child-rearing, it was delivered live. Thanks to that, my stay home for three consecutive holidays has become a wonderful time. “

Photographed from "Penguins Cafe": Kiyonori Hasegawa

From January 15th, the New National Theatre will distribute the performance video of the ballet “The Nutcracker” that was performed in December 2020 for a fee. Even if you have difficulty visiting the New National Theatre, please take this opportunity to enjoy “The Nutcracker” by Japan’s premier ballet company at home.

Agency for Cultural Affairs commissioned project “Cultural Arts Profitability Enhancement Project”
New National Theatre Ballet “Nutcracker” performance video on-demand distribution

Viewing fee: 980 yen (tax included)
Sales period: January 15th (Friday) 12:00 to February 14th (Sunday)
Distribution media: U-NEXT / Theater Zanmai / Vimeo

> Click here for details

* You can watch for 72 hours after purchase.
* Please inquire from each distribution site regarding the viewing environment and method.
* Only Vimeo can be viewed from overseas.
* The viewing URLs will open from the distribution start date.

From the December 2020 performance "The Nutcracker" Clara / Gold Pea Sugar Spirit: Ayako Ono Drosselmeier's nephew The Nutcracker Prince: Yudai Fukuoka Photo: Hidemi Seto

・ About the New National Theater

The New National Theatre, Japan’s only national theater for contemporary performing arts, is engaged in the production and performance of opera, ballet, dance, and theater performances, as well as training for artists. Utilizing three theaters, the Opera Palace, the Middle Theater, and the Small Theater, we hold about 300 stages of world-class performances annually.

>New National Theater Official Website

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・ About the New National Theater Ballet Company

The New National Theater Ballet Company was established in 1997 with the opening of the New National Theater.
With a wide repertoire of classic works such as “Swan Lake”, 20th century masterpieces by choreographers such as Ashton and Balanchine, and works by contemporary choreographers, he is one of Japan’s leading ballet dancers. It is one of Japan’s leading ballet companies with a world-class cold ballet.

Photo: Hidemi Seto

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