Royal Opera Tour 2010 to Japan with Anna Netrebko

The Royal Opera embarks on a tour to Japan in September 2010 visiting Tokyo and Yokohama, taking this season's new Laurent Pelly's production of of Massenet's "Manon" and the classical Richard Eyre's production of Verdi's "La Traviata".

Anna Netrebko sings the title role of Masenet's "Manon" opposite Matthew Polenzani as Chevalier des Grieux. Music Director Antonio Pappano conducts the Chorus and Orchestra of the Royal Opera House. Four performances of "Manon" are scheduled on 11., 14., 17. and 20. September 2010 at the Tokyo Bunka Kaikan.

Manon, Royal Opera Tour to Japan, Tokyo Bunka Kaikan, Tokyo 11. Sep 2010 – Anna Netrebkoª (Manon Lescaut), Matthew Polenzani (Le Chevalier des Grieux), Russell Braun (Lescaut), Christof Fischesser (Le Comte des Grieux), Guy de Mey (Guillot de Morfontaine), William Shimell (De Brétigny), Simona Mihai (Poussette), Louise Innes (Javotte), Kai Rüütel (Rosette), Lynton Black (Innkeeper); Laurent Pelly (Director), Chorus and Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Antonio Pappano

Manon, Royal Opera Tour to Japan, Tokyo Bunka Kaikan, Tokyo 14. Sep 2010 – Anna Netrebko (Manon Lescaut), Matthew Polenzani (Le Chevalier des Grieux), Russell Braun (Lescaut), Christof Fischesser (Le Comte des Grieux), Christophe Mortagne (Guillot de Morfontaine), William Shimell (De Brétigny), Simona Mihai (Poussette), Louise Innes (Javotte), Kai Rüütel (Rosette), Lynton Black (Innkeeper); Laurent Pelly (Director), Chorus and Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Antonio Pappano

Manon, Royal Opera Tour to Japan, Tokyo Bunka Kaikan, Tokyo 17. Sep 2010 – Anna Netrebko (Manon Lescaut), Matthew Polenzani (Le Chevalier des Grieux), Russell Braun (Lescaut), Christof Fischesser (Le Comte des Grieux), Christophe Mortagne (Guillot de Morfontaine), William Shimell (De Brétigny), Simona Mihai (Poussette), Louise Innes (Javotte), Kai Rüütel (Rosette), Lynton Black (Innkeeper); Laurent Pelly (Director), Chorus and Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Antonio Pappano

Manon, Royal Opera Tour to Japan, Tokyo Bunka Kaikan, Tokyo 20. Sep 2010 – Anna Netrebko (Manon Lescaut), Matthew Polenzani (Le Chevalier des Grieux), Russell Braun (Lescaut), Christof Fischesser (Le Comte des Grieux), Guy de Mey (Guillot de Morfontaine), William Shimell (De Brétigny), Simona Mihai (Poussette), Louise Innes (Javotte), Kai Rüütel (Rosette), Lynton Black (Innkeeper); Laurent Pelly (Director), Chorus and Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, Antonio Pappano