Annual Performance by Tokyo Opera Soloists Association: A Tale of Love, Hate, and Magical Wonders @ Tokorozawa Maronie Hall, August 29–30

Source: Satoshi Nakahara (Production Director), 'Tokyo Opera Soloists Association'

Under the production direction of Satoshi Nakahara, the Tokyo Opera Soloists Association (General Director: Mayako Hozumi) will present Pietro Mascagni's 'Cavalleria Rusticana' and Maurice Ravel's 'L'enfant et les sortilèges' on August 29 (Sat) and 30 (Sun), 2026, at the Tokorozawa Lifelong Learning Center's Maronie Hall. This double-bill performance combines a masterpiece from Italian opera history with a fantastical French opera, delivered by a diverse cast and crew.

The Tokyo Opera Soloists Association continues its mission of bringing authentic stage art to a wide audience through community-based opera activities. To date, the group has staged numerous productions, including 'Cavalleria Rusticana', collaborating with various performers and choruses to create compelling theatrical experiences.

Source: Satoshi Nakahara (Production Director), 'Tokyo Opera Soloists Association'

For this performance, Mascagni's iconic 'Cavalleria Rusticana' will be presented in Italian with subtitles, in a single-act format. Set in Sicily on Easter Sunday, it portrays an intense human drama of love, jealousy, and betrayal leading to tragedy.

Alongside it, Ravel's 'L'enfant et les sortilèges' will be performed in Japanese with subtitles, also in a single act. This imaginative story follows a mischievous child who, through a series of magical events, learns about empathy and the value of life. The work is celebrated for Ravel's richly colored music and the wide array of charming characters.

The production team includes General Director Mayako Hozumi, Conductor Yosihito Kimura, Stage Director Nobuaki Imai, and Production Director Satoshi Nakahara. Casting will vary slightly between the two days, featuring accomplished soloists alongside children's choirs, opera choruses, and instrumentalists, offering distinct artistic experiences on each day.

Experience the passionate intensity of Italian opera and the dreamlike beauty of French opera in a single evening. This rare opportunity to enjoy two contrasting masterpieces is highly recommended for both opera fans and first-time audiences.

Event Details

Dates: 2026

① August 29 (Sat): Doors open 16:30, Performance starts 17:00 ② August 30 (Sun): Doors open 12:30, Performance starts 13:00

Venue: Tokorozawa Lifelong Learning Center, Maronie Hall

(Address: 2-6-23 Chuo-machi, Tokorozawa City)

Staff and performers: Refer to attached image

Promotion: Event Banking

Media Producer: Norihisa Ito

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Production Director: Satoshi Nakahara

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Access

※ Quoted from Tokorozawa Lifelong Learning Center

Tokorozawa Lifelong Learning Center, Maronie Hall

Address: 2-6-23 Chuo-machi, Tokorozawa City

[By Train]

＜From Nishi-Tokorozawa Station (Seibu Ikebukuro Line), West Exit＞

○ Take the Seibu Bus bound for Musashikoganei via Kinjoko High School (Route Bu21) or for Takiyama Depot via Nishidanchi, and get off at 'Chuo Library', then a 2-minute walk

○ Take the Seibu Bus bound for Musashikoganei via Mihonbashi (Route Bu12) and get off at 'Jinmyosha', then a 2-minute walk

○ 15-minute walk from the west exit of Tokorozawa Station

＜From Hanakoganei Station (Seibu Shinjuku Line) or Musashikoganei Station (JR)＞

○ Take the Seibu Bus bound for Tokorozawa Station via Kinjoko High School (Route Bu21) and get off at 'Chuo Library', then a 2-minute walk

○ Take the Seibu Bus bound for Tokorozawa Station via Mihonbashi (Route Bu12) and get off at 'Chuo Library', then a 2-minute walk

[Car Parking]

Approximately 60 parking spaces are available.

Parking is prioritized for event organizers and facility users. Other visitors are encouraged to use public transportation.

Press Inquiries

Media Producer: Norihisa Ito

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Email: [email protected]