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    Soprano
    Akiko Nakajima
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    In 2019 Noura-Juku became a foundation!
    In Greek mythology, mankind was always inspired by
    muses, the goddesses of literature and arts. The lyre
    is the symbol of the musical sense of these goddesses
    and emphasizes Noura-Juku as place for inspiration and
    affinity with nature.
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    East Meets West
    The brand new unique theatrical performance,
    the traditional Japanese Noh theater with the expressionistic masterpiece,
    Pierrot Lunaire by Arnold Schönberg
    Performance only on Youtube!

YouTube Channel: Akiko Nakajima - 中嶋彰子

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2025-08-30NOURA JUKU OPER ACADEMY 2025

Hänsel und Gretel - Noura-juku Summer Academy 2025


Performance Schedule:

  • August 30, 2024 (Saturday) at 16:00 (Doors open at 15:15)
  • August 31, 2024 (Sunday) at 14:00 (Doors open at 13:15)

Venue: Oura Town Chuo Civic Hall - Noura no Mori Hall Address: 2569-1 Oaza Nakano, Noura-cho, Ora-gun, Gunma 370-0603, Japan

2025-08-26NOURA JUKU SUMMER CAMPUS 

Dates: August 26-31

Venue: Ora-machi Central Community Centre - Ora no Mori Hall


The activity conducted at the Noura Juku from summer to autumn is called "Opera Highlights." Young aspiring singers selected through auditions and established singers gather for training at a retreat in Ora-machi. They rehearse together and perform side by side on stage. With unwavering dedication, every participant strives to express their uniqueness and complex emotions, aiming to "guide the audience into the world of opera." They dedicate themselves to rehearsals yearly, showcasing their passion and commitment to achieving this goal.

2025-06-30KUTLURWELTEN SUMMER ACADEMY 2025 

Date: June 31st to July 5th, 2025 📍 Location: Musikverein Wien 🏛️

Vocal Masterclass:

Prof. Akiko Nakajima

For more information, visit 

» » www.kulturwelten.at


2025-06-24Masterclass in Colombia

2-day masterclass with the Bogotá Philharmonic Choir (Coro Filarmónico de Bogotá)

KONZERTABEND SOLOGESANG MIT STUDIERENDEN VON PROF. AKIKO NAKAJIMA2025-05-16

Friday, 15/05/2025

6.30 p.m

Admission free


Faculty of Performing Arts— Gesang und Oper

Musik und Kunst

Privatuniversität der Stadt Wien

Konzertsaal (2nd Floor)

Singerstraße 26

1010



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