Hpac opera

Hpac opera 兵庫県立芸術文化センター
佐渡裕芸術監督プロデュースオペラhttps://gcenter-hyogo.jp/meetsopera/

お客様からの質問、第4弾「カルメン」出演歌手の皆さんが答えてくださった質問（後半）です！ご回答ありがとうございました！Here is the fourth installment of questions from our audience...
19/08/2026

お客様からの質問、第4弾
「カルメン」出演歌手の皆さんが答えてくださった質問（後半）です！
ご回答ありがとうございました！

Here is the fourth installment of questions from our audience—
answers from the singers performed in Carmen (Part 2)!
Thank you!

Question 13
Please tell us how you take care of your throats.

Answer 13
"Hydration!" — Yurie Takano
"Drinking plenty of water!" — Momoko Nash*tani

Question 14
Can opera singers score a perfect 100 in karaoke?

Answer 14
"We can get high scores, but getting a perfect 100 is actually quite difficult!" — Kenji Mizuguchi

Since karaoke machines score based on their own specific criteria—such as requiring a steady tempo or volume—the scoring sometimes differs from what makes a vocal performance pleasant for a human listener.

Question 15
Is there anything specific you focus on to ensure your performance effectively reaches the audience?

Answer 15
"Before stepping onto the stage, I make an effort to maintain the breathing pattern of the character I am playing." — Kimika Yamagiwa
"Conveying words clearly, refining my vocal technique, and truly living the role." — Takayuki Ito
"I focus on avoiding forced acting; instead, I aim for natural movement and express the nuances of emotion through the singing itself." — Takato Yuasa

Question 16
How much do you study the pronunciation of the language when singing opera? Can you sing in a language even if you don't speak it?

Answer 16
"For this production of Carmen, I mastered the pronunciation of French language thanks to the patient, repeated guidance of Pascal Oba, the language coach.
Since composers write music to match the natural intonation of the language, it is certainly better if you can speak it, but you can still sing it if you study it thoroughly. I recommend taking the time to master it." — Akiko Tomihira

#カルメン #兵庫県立芸術文化センター

お客様からの質問、第3弾、「カルメン」出演歌手の皆さんにお答えいただいた質問（前半）です！For the third installment of questions from our audience,we have questions ...
13/08/2026

お客様からの質問、第3弾、
「カルメン」出演歌手の皆さんにお答えいただいた質問（前半）です！
For the third installment of questions from our audience,
we have questions for the opera singers performed in Carmen (Part 1)!

Question 9
Is there anything you do before the performance starts?

Answer 9
"Just praying!" — Ekaterina Semenchuk
"Yoga!" — Yurie Takano
"I don't do anything special; I just rest." — Roberto Aronica
"Drinking coffee! I also ride my bike to stay in shape." — Mario Rojas
"Warming up! I go to the gym, and also drink plenty of water!" — Alessio Arduini

Question 10
What do the singers do during the intermission?

Answer 10
"I look for someone who seems free and strike up a conversation!" — Miho Sakoda
"I eat and drink!" — Roberto Accurso
"I get some caffeine from coffee to prepare for what's next!" — Masataka Matoba

Question 11
Do opera singers eat a lot before going on stage?

Answer 11
"We don't eat much before the actual performance!" — Tomohiro Takada, Mae Hayashi and Naoki Tokorodani
However...
"I eat a lot the day before!"— Tomohiro Takada
"When I do eat, I choose things like jelly—items that don't dry out the throat." — Mae Hayashi

Question 12
I’m taking lessons myself; how do you achieve such beautiful resonance in a vast space like a large concert hall?

Answer 12
"I take deep breaths." — Roberto Aronica
"It is thanks to honing my vocal power and high-note technique, and continuing my training." — Valentina Mastrangelo
"I practice until I can truly connect with the audience." — Hidekazu Machi

#カルメン #兵庫県立芸術文化センター

お客様からお寄せいただいた、オペラに関する質問、第2弾です！Questions from the audience about opera:Part 2!Question 5Roughly how many staff members ar...
09/08/2026

お客様からお寄せいただいた、オペラに関する質問、第2弾です！
Questions from the audience about opera:Part 2!

Question 5
Roughly how many staff members are involved in the opera?

Answer 5
For Carmen, about 90 staff members worked inside the hall, but the total number is much larger when we include those involved in the production of sets, props, and costumes, as well as those who participated during the rehearsals!

Question 6
Why does the protagonist die at the end?

Answer 6
You could say that Carmen is stabbed to death due to the extreme jealousy and obsession of her ex-lover, Don José; however, the emotional shifts Carmen and José experience leading up to that moment are interpreted differently depending on the production and the singers—and, we imagine, the audience members' own perceptions vary as well.

If your question was about opera in general—why so many operas end with the protagonist's death—the reason is likely that "human death" has the greatest power to stir the audience's emotions and heighten the drama.
Opera is an art form that conveys complex human emotions by amplifying them to the fullest through the power of music.
It is because a tragedy awaits at the end that the love and inner conflict depicted throughout the story stand out so vividly.
In fact, it was only from the latter half of the 19th century onwards that operas depicting such realistic human drama gained popularity.

Question 7
What are your thoughts on the audience interpreting the work differently than the creators intended?

Answer 7
We believe it is natural for the audience's interpretation to differ from the creators' intentions. After all, it is only natural that each person’s perception is shaped by their own unique experiences and background.
Opera, in particular, is a composite art form where various artistic elements intertwine, allowing for an even wider range of interpretations.
It is because there is room for such diverse interpretations that opera has endured across eras—inspiring new directorial approaches and continuing to be loved and reimagined over the centuries.

Question 8
How are the chairs in the Carmen secured to the stage?

Answer 8
They aren't secured at all!

#兵庫県立芸術文化センター

"ポッケ"にてお寄せいただいた、お客様からのご質問😆ありがたいことに、たくさんの質問をいただきましたので、数回に分けて、可能な限りお答えしていきたいと思います！まずは第1弾。遅ればせながら「カルメン」に関する質問にお答えします！We rec...
02/08/2026

"ポッケ"にてお寄せいただいた、お客様からのご質問😆
ありがたいことに、たくさんの質問をいただきましたので、
数回に分けて、可能な限りお答えしていきたいと思います！
まずは第1弾。遅ればせながら「カルメン」に関する質問にお答えします！

We received many questions from the audience at the "Pokke" exhibition corner.
We are truly grateful for the wide variety of inquiries we've received, so we plan to answer them over the course of several posts.
Let's start with Part 1: Better late than never—here are the answers to your questions about Carmen!!

Question 1
Do the performers also dance?
Beyond just their singing voices, their sharp, dynamic dance moves were wonderful.

Answer 1
The sharp, dynamic dance moves in Carmen were performed by a group of nine performers!
They are active in fields such as dance, ballet, and musical theater.

Question 2
Why does the adult chorus have two names?

Answer 2
Two choruses were performing for this production: "The Produce Opera Chorus, Hyogo" and the "Hyogo Carmen Chorus."
"The Produce Opera Chorus, Hyogo" consists of professional opera singers active throughout the Kansai region.
They have built a 20-year track record in HPAC's opera productions and have earned high acclaim.
The "Hyogo Carmen Chorus" is composed of 20 members selected via open audition specifically for this production; these individuals, hailing from diverse backgrounds, added a touch of glamour to the scene.

Question 3
Is the doll held by the performer based on the same imagery as Goya’s painting "El Pelele"?

Answer 3
Yes, it is. In Goya’s painting, four women use a cloth to toss a doll high into the air; this depicts a traditional Spanish game.

Question 4
Were they using Tarot cards for the fortune-telling?

Answer 4
In the "Card Song" from Act III of Carmen, the characters tell fortunes using playing cards.
The libretto uses the word "cartes", which is the French term for playing cards.
For context, Tarot cards and standard playing cards both are believed to have originated in the East.
They were long popular in Europe as gaming cards before eventually coming to be used for divination.

#カルメン #佐渡裕 #兵庫県立芸術文化センター #質問コーナー

オペラ「カルメン」の上演期間中、展示スペース・ポッケではお客様参加企画として、シールアンケートと付箋での質問コーナーを実施しました。多くの方にご参加いただけて、たいへん嬉しいです！皆様、ありがとうございました！まずは、シールアンケートの結果...
31/07/2026

オペラ「カルメン」の上演期間中、
展示スペース・ポッケではお客様参加企画として、
シールアンケートと付箋での質問コーナーを実施しました。
多くの方にご参加いただけて、たいへん嬉しいです！
皆様、ありがとうございました！

まずは、シールアンケートの結果発表！！
質問1
「昨年までに上演したプロデュースオペラ20作品のうち、何作品をご覧になりましたか？」
結果は・・・
・今年がはじめて＝151票
・1～5作品＝234票
・6～10作品＝113票
・11～15作品＝60票
・16～19作品＝50票
・20作品すべて＝23票

合計631票いただき、1〜5作品をご覧になったという方が、最も多いという結果になりました！

質問2
「あなたがオペラを観るときの”お楽しみ”は何ですか？」
結果は・・・
・ハラハラ、ドキドキ…非日常のストーリーを体感！＝53票
・重厚なオーケストラや迫力満点の歌声…音楽に浸りたい！＝263票
・豪華な舞台装置や衣裳…贅沢気分を味わいたい！＝134票
・不朽の名作は大人のたしなみ…教養を高めて世界を広げたい！＝64票
・家族や友人と過ごす時間…毎年の恒例イベント！＝66票

合計580票いただき、やはり、音楽に浸りたい！というご意見が大多数でした😆

「その他」の欄には上演演目のリクエストが。
「トゥーランドット」「リゴレット」「ばらの騎士」「アイーダ」などの作品が挙がっていました。

今後は、付箋質問コーナーへのお答えを少しずつ投稿していきます！
どうぞお楽しみに♪

During the run of the opera Carmen, we held interactive activities for the audience at the "Pokke" exhibition space, featuring a sticker-based survey and a Q&A corner using sticky notes.
We were delighted to see a much larger turnout than expected!
Thank you to everyone who participated!

First up, here are the results of the sticker survey!!

Question 1:
"Out of the 20 HPAC's productions staged up to last year, how many have you seen?"
The results are...
-This was my first time = 151 votes
-1–5 productions = 234 votes
-6–10 productions = 113 votes
-11–15 productions = 60 votes
-16–19 productions = 50 votes
-All 20 productions = 23 votes

Question 2
"What is the highlight for you when watching an opera?"
The results are...
-Thrills and excitement... experiencing a story far removed from everyday life! = 53 votes
-A rich orchestral sound and powerful vocals... immersing myself in the music! = 263 votes
-Lavish stage sets and costumes... enjoying a sense of luxury! = 134 votes
-Timeless masterpieces are a mark of sophistication... enriching my culture and broadening my horizons! = 64 votes
-Time spent with family and friends... an annual tradition! = 66 votes
The "Other" section included requests for specific productions.
Works such as Turandot, Rigoletto, Der Rosenkavalier, and Aida were mentioned.

We will be posting more answers from the Q&A section over the coming weeks!
Stay tuned!

#カルメン #佐渡裕 #兵庫県立芸術文化センター #シールアンケート #全部数えました

29/07/2026

「カルメン」公演において、その圧倒的な歌唱と存在感でお客様を魅了した、題名役のエカテリーナ・セメンチュクさん。
公演期間中に、こんな嬉しいコメントをお寄せくださいました！

すでに各国の名だたる歌劇場で活躍する世界的メゾ・ソプラノであるセメンチュクさん、
ここ兵庫県立芸術文化センターでの出演、そして佐渡裕芸術監督 との共演が
とても素晴らしい経験になったと繰り返しおっしゃっていました🥰
ありがとうございました！！

Ekaterina Semenchuk, who sang the title role of Carmen, captivated the audience with her overwhelming vocal expressiveness and stage presence.
She shared these wonderful comments with us during the run of the performances!

Ms. Semenchuk, a world-renowned mezzo-soprano performing at prestigious opera houses across the globe, repeatedly expressed what a magnificent experience it was to perform here at the Hyogo Performing Arts Center and to collaborate with Artistic Director Yutaka Sado🥰
Thank you so much!

#カルメン #エカテリーナセメンチュク #兵庫県立芸術文化センター

28/07/2026

今回のオペラ「カルメン」で絶賛の嵐を巻き起こした、題名役の高野百合絵さん。
これまでに200回の公演を重ねてきたプロデュースオペラの歴史において、いまや欠かせない存在です。
7月26日の千穐楽公演後に、メッセージをお寄せくださいました！

Yurie Takano, who sang the title role, garnered rave reviews for this production of Carmen.
She has become an indispensable figure in the history of this opera series, which has now staged 200 performances.
She shared a message with us following the final performance on July 26!

Hello, I am Yurie Takano.
The performance of Carmen has just concluded.
Today marked the 200th performance of HPAC's opera series with Maestro Yutaka Sado; I feel truly honored to have reached this grand finale on such a special occasion.
I am filled with heartfelt gratitude toward everyone who attended, as well as the staff and all those involved. Thank you so much!

#カルメン #高野百合絵 #兵庫県立芸術文化センター

26/07/2026

カルメン大千穐楽終演後の、佐渡裕芸術監督コメントです！

Here are the comments from Artistic Director Yutaka Sado after the final performance of Carmen!

We have successfully completed all eight performances.
I truly feel that the success was beyond measure—it went perfectly.
Opera involves so many different people:
there are over a hundred people on stage,
an orchestra of sixty or seventy musicians,
and just as many people working behind the scenes.
Amidst all that, various things can happen,
but everything truly went smoothly.

We use the word "ensemble" to describe working together,
and the ensemble we shared with the audience was superb;
I believe that was the most wonderful aspect of the twenty years we've spent producing operas here at Hyogo Performing Arts Center.
Today, that sense of ensemble reached its peak, which made me very happy.

I was truly moved to tears during the curtain call.
It was a wonderful run of performances.
Thank you very much!

#カルメン #佐渡裕 #兵庫県立芸術文化センター

26/07/2026

大千穐楽のカーテンコールでは、こんなに素敵な歌のアンコールが！
おおきな手拍子で、舞台上の歌手、オーケストラとお客様が一体になり、佐渡オペラ最終日ならではの熱い、そして幸せな閉幕となりました。
皆様、ありがとうございました！

The final performance concluded with a magnificent encore!
With thunderous applause, the singers on stage, the orchestra, and the audience became one,
creating a passionate yet joyful finale—a truly fitting conclusion to the final day of HPAC's Opera.
Thank you all so much!

［指揮］佐渡裕
［演出］ロレンツォ・マリアーニ
［装置］アレッサンドロ・カーメラ
［衣裳］シルヴィア・アイモニーノ
［照明］マルコ・フィリベック
［振付］セスク・ジェラベルト、リディア・アッツォパルディ
［合唱指揮］矢澤定明

7/18,20,23,26出演
カルメン：高野百合絵
ドン・ホセ：マリオ・ロハス
エスカミーリョ：髙田智宏
ミカエラ：迫田美帆
フラスキータ：冨平安希子
メルセデス：林眞暎
レメンダード：所谷直生
ダンカイロ：町英和
スニガ：湯浅貴斗
モラレス：ロベルト・アックールソ
パスティア：相良アレキサンダー （全日）

ひょうごプロデュースオペラ合唱団
ひょうご「カルメン」合唱団
ひょうごプロデュースオペラ児童合唱団

パフォーマー:
新井芹菜、ブラウリオ・アルバレス、今本和佳、
門脇卓史、久米里佳、小林実加、
坂井美乃里、鈴木直幸、松野乃知

兵庫芸術文化センター管弦楽団

Conductor / Artistic Director: Yutaka Sado
Stage director : Lorenzo Mariani
Set designer: Alessandro Camera
Costume designer: Silvia Aymonino
Lighting designer: Marco Filibeck
Choreographers: Cesc Gelabert, Lydia Azzopardi
Chorusmaster: Sadaaki Yazawa

Cast
Carmen: Yurie Takano
Don Jose: Mario Rojas
Escamillo: Tomohiro Takada
Micaëla: Miho Sakoda
Frasquita: Akiko Tomihira
Mercédès: Mae Hayashi
Le Remendado: Naoki Tokorodani
Le Dancaïre: Hidekazu Machi
Zuniga: Takuto Y

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6638204

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