It
is with great regret that we announce the performances of The Ninth Symphony
- choreographed by Maurice Béjart, to be performed by The Tokyo Ballet and the
Béjart Ballet Lausanne in April / May 2021 have been cancelled because of the
unpredictability of immigration restrictions due to the current COVID-19
situation worldwide.
The Ninth Symphony performances had
originally been scheduled in April 2020 and were postponed for this spring. Ballet
Holiday in Ueno no Mori Organizing Committee, Japan Performing Arts Foundation
and the Béjart Ballet Lausanne have made our best efforts to make the
performances possible, but unfortunately, we have had to make the decision to
cancel them with a heavy heart. We apologize to our valued audiences who have
been anticipating the performances but appreciate everyone's kind understanding
for the unavoidable situation and your continued support.
Subscribers
to the 31st NBS Ballet Premium Series and ticket holders of the
cancelled performances will receive a letter with ticket details. We would
appreciate your patience as it might take some time for you to receive it.
To
replace the performances of The Ninth Symphony, The Tokyo Ballet will
bring some performances during the 'Ballet Holiday in Ueno no Mori 2021'. Details
will be announced shortly on our website.
Thank
you very much for your continued support. We extend our best wishes for safety
and good health to you all.
Ballet Holiday in Ueno no Mori Organizing Committee
Japan
Performing Arts Foundation (NBS)
