Opera by Okamura Takao

Japan-Australia Friendship Charity Concert

Okamura Takao: A voyage around the world in song

Vocal / address: Okamura Takao . Piano: Ito Yasuhide

Renowned Japanese opera singer Okamura Takao invites his audience on a voyage around the world, performing and light-heartedly discussing masterpieces from Japan, Europe and America. Interpreting into English is provided.

One of Japan’s leading operatic basses, at age 28 Okamura Takao began studying in Italy. Since receiving the Premier Grand Prix at the Concours International de Chant, he has graced stages around the world. With the motto of presenting songs that anyone and everyone can come to love, Okamura is currently active in several spheres, including opera performance; writing; lecturing; film; and TV. He is also the General Artistic Director of the NPO Minna-no Opera (Opera for Everyone).

• Sunday 24 January 2010
• Doors open: 3:00pm
• Performance: 3:30pm
• Octagon Theatre, University of Western Australia
• Entry: Free Seating: Unreserved

Presented by the Perth Waseda Alumni

Supported by the Australia-Japan Society of Western Australia, the Japan Australia News and the JET Alumni Association of Western Australia

Donations will be collected at the theatre for UWA’s Japanese language and Japanese Studies programs.

It is asked that young children not attend.

• Reservations: 08 9367 6191 from 2 December 2009

The official flyer is here.