Sapporo Cultural Arts Theater
| 札幌文化芸術劇場 | |
hitaru | |
Interactive map of Sapporo Arts and Culture Theater | |
| Address | Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan |
|---|---|
| Location | Sapporo, Japan |
| Owner | City of Sapporo |
| Type | Performing arts center / Opera house |
| Capacity | 2,302 |
| Current use | Opera, ballet, symphonic concerts, stage productions |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 2018 |
Sapporo Arts and Culture Theater (札幌文化芸術劇場 (Sapporo Bunka Geijutsu Gekijō)), commonly known as hitaru, is a major performing arts venue in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan. The theater opened in 2018 as part of the Sapporo Community Plaza project and is designed to accommodate full-scale opera, ballet, and large symphonic performances.[1]
Facilities
The Main Hall seats 2,302 people and features a full three-and-a-half-stage system (三面半舞台), enabling large scenic changes for opera and ballet.[2] It also includes a fully functional orchestra pit and a purpose-designed acoustic shell for classical concerts.[2]
Performances
The theater is considered a full-scale opera-capable venue in Japan due to its stage facilities, pit size, acoustics, and production capacity.[1] It hosts opera, ballet, symphonic concerts, and major touring productions.
Resident and Regular Organizations
The Sapporo Symphony Orchestra presents its dedicated subscription series known as the hitaru Subscription Concerts (hitaru定期) at the venue.[3]
Opening Performance
The opening performance in 2018 was Verdi’s Aida conducted by Andrea Battistoni, presented by the Sapporo Symphony Orchestra with invited soloists.[4]
See also
- Sapporo Concert Hall
- Sapporo Symphony Orchestra
- Opera in Japan
References
- ^ a b "札幌文化芸術劇場について" (in Japanese). 札幌市. Retrieved 2025-01-01.
- ^ a b "札幌文化芸術劇場 整備事業概要" (PDF) (in Japanese). 札幌市. Retrieved 2025-01-01.
- ^ "札響 hitaru 定期演奏会" (in Japanese). 札幌交響楽団. Retrieved 2025-01-01.
- ^ "札幌文化芸術劇場、アイーダでこけら落とし" (in Japanese). 北海道新聞. 2018-10-07.
External links
- Official website