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Absolutely Magical (Tan, 2023/5/26 22:25)
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Absolutely Magical
Contributor : Tan 2023/5/26 22:25
I joined the activity with my husband as part of a trial program, and it was absolutely magical. Since the opera took place at the historic site of Horyuji Temple, the backstage tour was followed by a brief guided tour explaining how the wooden temple was maintained by generations of master craftsmen over a thousand years. The opera Il Trovatore (directed by Hirofumi Yoshida & Mario Binetti) also couldn’t have been set in a better place. Horyuji Temple has the intimacy of an enclosed space because of how closely the pagodas encircle the stage in front of the main hall, while offering a beautiful setting for an open air performance. Clarissa Constanzo’s breathtaking interpretation of Leonora stole the show, and her voice soared off the temple walls. It was simply sublime. The intimate reception at the end with the performers was also a very pleasant surprise and a wonderful treat. Although the location might be a little inaccessible and the cost might be prohibitive, I still highly recommend joining if there’s another opportunity to view Il Trovatore (or any performing arts for that matter) at Horyuji Temple. I really do hope that performing arts will become a regular annual event at Horyuji Temple in the near future. Highly recommended.