A Soul-Stirring Performance! The National Opera of Ukraine Orchestra Returns to Japan for Year-End 'Ninth' Concerts. General Sales Start June 3rd!

The prestigious National Opera of Ukraine, which celebrates its 159th anniversary, will hold a tour in Japan at the end of 2026. Despite the ongoing difficult situation in Kyiv, the theater continues its activities and will perform a passionate rendition of Beethoven. This time, in addition to Symphony No. 9, the 'Ninth,' they will perform Symphony No. 5, 'Fate,' and the 'Egmont' Overture depending on the performance. The 'Ninth' is the culmination of this great composer's later years. It is also a revolutionary work that introduced the 'human voice' into a symphony for the first time in music history. It is a masterpiece that Beethoven completed after about 30 years, deeply resonating with the 'spirit of freedom and fraternity' contained in the poet Schiller's 'Ode to Joy.' In the fourth movement, a grand chorus sings 'all people become brothers,' and the wish for freedom, peace, and fraternity resonates magnificently. Furthermore, in 'Fate,' you will feel the sparkling energy of Beethoven, who resisted adversity while suffering from hearing loss and remained a musician, and in the 'Egmont' Overture, you will feel the indomitable spirit of the hero Egmont. Beethoven resonates in our hearts precisely because of this era. The performance of Beethoven by the National Opera of Ukraine, which loves music and inherits the performance tradition while living in a chaotic era, strikes deep into the heart. Do not miss this special performance by the National Opera of Ukraine Orchestra, which is perfect for closing out the year.