Written by TC Team
Huddle up on a chilly night before Christmas with candlelight and carol tunes.
Tip: Check out the other candelight concerts around Tokyo and beyond. There’s something for all musical tastes.
What to expect
A string quartet and two ballet performers will take you on a journey through The Nutcracker, plus some pieces from Swan Lake and other recognizable classics.
Schedule
Two performances are scheduled for November 9, with the first starting at 3:05, and the second starting at 5:30 p.m. Both performances run for roughly one hour, and doors for each performance open 30 minutes before the scheduled start time. Late entries are not accepted.
Lineup
Here is the tentative program.
- March – The Nutcracker
- Dance of the Reed Flutes (Mirlitons) – The Nutcracker
- Chinese Dance (Tea) – The Nutcracker
- Arabian Dance (Coffee) – The Nutcracker
- Swan Lake Op. 20a No. 1 Scène – Swan Lake
- Carnival of the Animals The Swan – Camille Saint-Saëns, Carnival of the Animals
- Dance of the Little Swans – Swan Lake
- Spanish Dance (Chocolate) – The Nutcracker
- Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy – The Nutcracker
- Russian Dance (Trepak) – The Nutcracker
- Waltz of the Flowers – The Nutcracker
- Trish Trash Polka – Johann Strauss II
- Pizzicato Polka – Johann Strauss II and Josef Strauss
- Pas de deux – The Nutcracker
Tickets
Tickets cost between ¥4,000 and ¥7,800 in advance.
How to get there
The performance will be held at Mitsukoshi Theater in Nihombashi Mitsukoshi Main Store (6F). It’s a 2-minute walk from Mitsukoshimae Station or a 5-minute walk from Nihombashi Station.
Organizers may cancel events, alter schedules, or change admission requirements without notice. Always check official sites before heading to an event.