STORY 43 "2015 Train Approaching Melody at Hatsudai Station"

Since December 2015, Opera and Ballet melodies signals the train approach to Hatsudai Station on the Keio New Line. The melodies on Platform 1 and 2 are "The Garland Waltz" from the ballet "SLEEPING BEAUTY" by TCHAIKOVSKY, and the "Triumphal March" from VERDI's opera "AIDA". During Christmas period, both platforms are respectively changed to a much-loved seasonal Christmas melody, the "March" from TCHAIKOVSKY's "NUTCRACKER". All music are arranged by KAWASE Kosuke.

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From October 2017, NNTT has celebrated its 20th anniversary. In addition, a full 50 years have now passed since the supplementary resolution to establish a National Theatre for the contemporary performing arts has passed in the 1966 National Theatre Bill by the House of Representatives Education Committee. However, our history is still very brief compared to the opera houses and national theatres around the world. Our mission continues to be contributing to the sustainable development of a rich and vibrant society, and we shall strive toward becoming a theatre that contributes to the development of the contemporary performing arts. Thank you for your continued patronage and support.