National Ballet Company and Tokyo City Ballet to Celebrate 60th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations with Joint Performance

At the Tiara Koto Grand Theater in Tokyo on July 12 and 13

The National Ballet Company will present a joint performance with the Tokyo City Ballet at the Tiara Koto Grand Theater in Tokyo, Japan, on July 12 and 13, to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between Korea and Japan. The program is titled 'Scholz and Korean Choreographer.'

Performance scene of Heo Nanseolheon - Suwolgyeonghwa (Water Moon Mirror Flower)
Photo by Son Chail, provided by National Ballet Company (c)

The National Ballet Company will perform 'Heo Nanseolheon - Suwolgyeonghwa (Water Moon Mirror Flower),' choreographed by Kang Hyo-hyung. This piece is inspired by Heo Nanseolheon, a mid-Joseon Dynasty poet and artist, and her poetry, reinterpreting Korean lyricism and sentiment through ballet. It depicts the beautiful yet poignant life of Heo Nanseolheon, who received high praise from contemporary literary figures for her exceptional literary talent, despite living in an era when it was difficult for women to be recognized for their abilities. Her story is expressed through the unique movements of Korean ballet.

The Tokyo City Ballet will perform 'Jeunehomme' and 'Octet,' both choreographed by Uwe Scholz, a German choreographer. These works embody Uwe Scholz's signature aesthetic, which seeks a perfect unity between music and movement. With their profound stage composition and delicate expression, these pieces are highly anticipated.