Theatre Royal Glasgow
This groundbreaking opera directed by Satoshi Miyagi explores Hokusai’s creative triumphs and struggles, and his bond with his daughter Ōi. This relationship redefined Japanese painting and printmaking – and changed the global art world and popular iconography forever.
Japanese composer Dai Fujikura and Scottish librettist Harry Ross create a mesmerising musical drama that showcases the series of events that ignites The Great Wave off Kanagawa phenomena, influencing pop art culture today.
This large-scale, dynamic, international collaboration between Scottish Opera and KAJIMOTO builds on centuries of cultural exchange between Scotland and Japan. Baritone Daisuke Ohyama brings Katsushika Hokusai to life, along with Julieth Lozano Rolong as Ōi. Stuart Stratford conducts The Orchestra of Scottish Opera – with the unique addition of the rich historic sounds of a Japanese shakuhachi-flute. The Chorus of The Great Wave vividly represents the collaborative nature of Edo-era printmaking.
Support: Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan / Japan Arts Council
New co-production with KAJIMOTO
Supported by The Alexander Gibson Circle, The Great Wave Syndicate, Bernard & Jane Nelson, and The Japan Society of Scotland
Part of Scottish Opera's 2025/26 Season
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Creatives: Conductor Stuart Stratford, Director Satoshi Miyagi, Set Designer Junpei Kiz, Costume Designer Kayo Takahashi Deschene, Lighting Designer Yuka Hisamatsu, Props Designer Eri Fukasawa, Choreographer Akiko Kitamura
The Orchestra of Scottish Opera
Cast: Katsushika Hokusai Daisuke Ohyama, Katsushika Ōi Julieth Lozano Rolong, Mr Tozaki / Nishimura Yohachi Shengzhi Ren, Eirakuya Tōshirō / Takai Kōzan Edward Hawkins, Koto Chloe Harris, Hokusai’s Grandson Luvo Maranti, Dr Philipp Franz von Siebold Collin Shay.
Language: Sung in English with English supertitles
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Theatre Royal Glasgow
Opened in 1867, Theatre Royal Glasgow went through two fires before the turn of the century. Standing tall through thick and thin, the theatre has since presented a wide variety of productions covering all genres, including residents Scottish Opera and Scottish Ballet. Featuring a Victorian auditorium, Theatre Royal presents first class entertainment.
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