About this event
Cherished as a year-end tradition, "Awaji Ninth Symphony 2026" is a festival of the arts woven together by opera, ballet, orchestra, and choir. Part 1, titled "Red and White Opera & Ballet Gala," features opera singers and ballet dancers competing in red and white teams, captivating audiences with overpowering vocal performances and brilliant dances. Talented soloists and ballet companies will perform to mark a spectacular opening. In Part 2, the fourth movement of Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 will be presented. Together with a chorus formed by local citizens recruited from Awaji Island, magnificent music will envelop the hall to create a special year-end atmosphere. Yusuke Kimoto, the first Japanese conductor to win 1st prize at the BMW International Conducting Competition, will serve as the conductor. This is a performance unique to Awaji Island, allowing visitors to enjoy the diverse charms of the arts all at once.
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Former Assemble Hall
2942-17 Iwaya, Awaji, Hyogo 656-2401
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