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Three arias everyone knows
Cavaradossi’s Recondita armonia in Act 1, Tosca’s Vissi d’arte in Act 2 and E lucevan le stelle in Act 3: every act has a famous aria.
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2027.01.28 — 2027.02.11 · Coming soon
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Tosca at the New National Theatre Tokyo
Tosca is one of Puccini’s masterpieces: in Rome in 1800, amid political turmoil, the singer Tosca and the republican painter Cavaradossi are trapped by the police chief Scarpia, with the famous arias Recondita armonia, Vissi d’arte and E lucevan le stelle spread across the three acts. The New National Theatre uses Antonello Madau-Diaz’s production, first staged here in 2000, which recreates Rome’s historic buildings in detail; the Te Deum that ends Act 1 feels like stepping into a cathedral. Donato Renzetti conducts, with Carmen Giannattasio as Tosca, Saimir Pirgu as Cavaradossi, Dalibor Jenis as Scarpia and the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra.
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A REASON TO GO
New National Theatre, Tokyo — Opera Palace2027.01.28 — 2027.02.11Stage playsTicket required
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The Te Deum that ends Act 1
The chorus rises on a set that feels like stepping into a cathedral while Scarpia confesses his desires beneath the hymn, the most famous scene of this production.
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An international cast
Conductor Donato Renzetti has taught most of today’s Italian conductors, Tosca is sung by Operalia 2002 winner Carmen Giannattasio, and Saimir Pirgu sings Cavaradossi between Vienna and London.
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- Anyone after a classic Italian opera
- First-timers who want an opera full of famous arias
Before you decide
No preschool children.
The production includes blood and loud gunshots.
School groups take parts of the upper floors on 2 and 5 February.
No refunds unless a performance is cancelled.
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The Opera Palace publishes a seating chart PDF; GoWoah has no plan yet. Some seats by the walls, near railings, in balconies and on upper levels have a partial view.
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Dates & times
2027.01.28 — 2027.02.11Thursday 28 January 2027 at 6pm; Saturday 30 January, Tuesday 2, Friday 5, Sunday 7 and Thursday 11 February (a public holiday) at 2pm. About 2 hours 55 minutes with intervals; doors open 45 minutes before.
Asia/TokyoMore programme details
- Three arias everyone knows
- The Te Deum that ends Act 1
- An international cast
Venue & travel
New National Theatre, Tokyo — Opera PalaceThe New National Theatre is at 1-1-1 Honmachi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo. Hatsudai Station on the Keio New Line (through service to the Toei Shinjuku Line) connects directly from the central exit; Keio Line trains do not stop there.
Entry & companions
Sung in Italian with Japanese and English surtitles. Preschool children are not admitted, and every child needs a ticket. Late entry is restricted. The production includes blood and loud gunshots. School groups will fill some 2nd- and 3rd-floor seats on 2 February and the 2nd to 4th floors on 5 February. No exchanges or refunds unless a performance is cancelled.
Tickets & access
JPY 8,250–34,100
Confirm accessibility services and companion policies with the organiser before travel.
Sources & image credits
Dates and entry details refer to this edition; individual sessions may differ.
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The New National Theatre Tokyo from outside, 2019; a file photo.
Information checked on 2026-10-15
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