Goethe's classic "Die Leiden des jungen Werthers (The Sorrows of Young Werther)", an eighteenth-century novel depicting the anguish of love and heartbreak, has been read all over the world. Composed over a century after the novel, Jules Massenet's opera Werther adds French romantic passion to Goethe's text, bringing it even closer to the heart. The work has many memorable moments, from the dramatic overture to Charlotte's "Air des lettres" and Werther's soulful aria "Porquoi me réveiller?" The staging by Nicolas JOEL, first seen in 2016, faithfully recreates the atmosphere of the original story and places the focus on Werther's sentiments.

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Werther

New National Theatre

The 1034th Subscription Concert in Suntory Hall

ARK Hills

The 1035th Subscription Concert in Bunkamura Orchard Hall

Bunkamura

The 175th Subscription Concert in Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall

Tokyo Opera City Tower

Falstaff is a comedy written by opera great Giuseppe Verdi near the end of his life, based on Shakespeare's famous plays "The Merry Wives of Windsor" and "Henry IV". A masterpiece brimming with unrivalled fun and life philosophy, the story centres on the greedy but lovable old knight Falstaff and his interactions with a group of lively, quick-witted women and young couples. Musically, the work was very progressive at that time, with finely crafted pieces full of excitement, including the nonet in Act 1 and Fuga Finale, featuring ten soloists and a chorus. In particular, Falstaff's show-stopping fugue finale 'Tutto nel mundo è burla' is the perfect end to the evening, and has become a regular feature at gala concerts and other events.

Falstaff

Carmen

Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra

Airi Sunada

Events

Upcoming events

Jul 23, 2026

The 1034th Subscription Concert in Suntory Hall · Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra

Jul 26, 2026

The 1035th Subscription Concert in Bunkamura Orchard Hall · Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra

Jul 29, 2026

The 175th Subscription Concert in Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall · Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra

21 - 29 Apr, 2027

Falstaff · Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra

Past events

24 - 30 May, 2026

Werther · Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra

Future and recently performed repertoire

Frasquita in Carmen by Bizet

Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra

Sophie in Werther by Massenet

Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra

Nannetta in Falstaff by Verd

Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra

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