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“Die Fledermaus” Announcement of cast change
We would like to announce a change in the cast of “Die Fledermaus” scheduled for performances on April 18 (Fri.) and 20 (Sun.).
Valentina Naforniţa, who was originally scheduled to play the role of Rosalinde (soprano) is unable to appear due to her pregnancy and has been advised from a doctor to avoid long distance travel.
Instead, Anita Hartig will perform the role.
We sincerely apologize for this change.
Thank you for your kind understanding.
Spring Festival in Tokyo Executive Committee
Message from Valentina Naforniţa
My dear friends and supporters, it is with a heavy heart that I must announce that I will no longer be singing Rosalinde in Tokyo in the coming weeks.
This is a decision that I have given a great deal of thought to but, unfortunately, my doctors have advised that long distance travel is not wise at this point in the pregnancy and - for the sake of myself and both my babies - I am taking their advice.
As many of you will know, pregnancy is a huge challenge for any body, and especially as an opera singer. I worked throughout my entire pregnancy with Leo and it was possible. Now, with two precious gifts growing inside me, the demands on my body are more than I could ever imagine, and it is so important that I listen to those around who know what is best to ensure that the three of us stay healthy and safe for the coming months.
Of course, I am deeply disappointed that I cannot travel to my beloved Japan to sing Rosalinde - I have been preparing for months and was looking forward to it so much. I trust, though, that the universe will present an opportunity to return in the future, and I cannot wait for that day.
Thank you for your unending love and support, and for your kindness in understanding this difficult decision.
With love, always.
Valentina Naforniţa
“Die Fledermaus”（Concert Style）
April 18 [Fri.], 2025 at 15:00（Door Open at 14:00）
April 20 [Sun.], 2025 at 15:00（Door Open at 14:00）
Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Main Hall
Rosalinde（Soprano）
Before change Valentina Naforniţa
↓
After change Anita Hartig
No refunds will be made due to this change. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Romanian soprano Anita Hartig is one of the most highly sought-after opera stars today. During her studies at the Gheorghe Dima Music Academy in Cluj Napoca, she won several national and international vocal competitions, and made her debut as Mimì in La bohème at the Romanian National Opera in 2006. From 2009-14 Anita was a member of the ensemble at the Wiener Staatsoper, where she made her international debut as Musetta (La bohème). During her time in Vienna, she showcased a number of prestigious roles in house including Pamina (Die Zauberflöte), Despina (Così fan tutte), Zerlina (Don Giovanni), Mimì, Marzelline (Fidelio), Micaëla (Carmen) and Susanna (Le nozze di Figaro).
Anita has performed in some of the most important opera houses in the world, including the Bayerische Staatsoper, Kanagawa Kenmin Hall Tokyo, the Megaron Concert Hall Athens, the Royal Opera House Covent Garden, La Monnaie Brussels, Deutsche Oper Berlin, Hamburgische Staatsoper, Teatro alla Scala Milan, Opéra national de Paris, Gran Teatre del Liceu Barcelona and the Metropolitan Opera New York, and with renowned conductors including Adam Fischer, Franz Welser-Möst, Bertrand de Billy, Daniele Rustioni, Carlo Rizzi, Dan Ettinger, Daniel Oren, Mark Elder, Marco Armiliato and Ivor Bolton. In early 2013 Anita made her Royal Opera House debut as Mimì in John Copley’s renowned production of La bohème under the baton of Alexander Joel. The following year, Anita made her debut at the Metropolitan Opera and Opera Bastille as Mimì, before going on to make her house and role debut as Violetta (La traviata) at Gran Teatre del Liceu.
Highlights of recent seasons include Violetta in Michael Mayer’s new production at the Metropolitan Opera, Micaëla at the Wiener Staatsoper and San Francisco Opera, Susanna at the Metropolitan Opera and Royal Opera House Covent Garden, Amelia Grimaldi (Simon Boccanegra) at the Metropolitan Opera, Mimì at the Metropolitan Opera, Wiener Staatsoper, Teatro Real Madrid and the Deutsche Staatsoper Berlin and further appearances at the Metropolitan Opera as Lìu Turandot. Other stand-out performances include Marguerite (Faust) at the Wiener Staatsoper and Hamburgische Staatsoper, Antonia/Stella (Les contes d’Hoffmann) at the Metropolitan Opera and concerts of Bruckner’s Mass in F Minor with the Netherlands Radio Philharmonic Orchestra at the Concertgebouw, Amsterdam. She has also performed at the Royal Opera House, Muscat as Micaëla and took on the role of Marguerite in Faust at the Zurich Opera House. Anita Hartig recently made her debut as Contessa (Le nozze di Figaro) at the Metropolitan Opera, and could be heard again in this role in a new production of the Zurich Opera House.
Highlights of the 2023-24 season include her return to Metropolitan Opera New York in a revival of La bohème, Donna Elvira (Don Giovanni) at the Canadian Opera Company in Toronto, and her role debut as Rosalinde (Die Fledermaus) with the Orquestra et Coro RTVE in Madrid under the baton of Christoph König. In the 2024/25 season, she sang concerts of Puccini’s Opera Le Villi with the Munich Radio Orchestra under the baton of Ivan Repušić, whereby a CD was also produced. At the Romanian National Opera Cluj-Napoca she could be experienced in a Gala concert, as well as in Gala performances of La bohème, followed by her long awaited role debut as Tatjana in Tchaikovsky’s Eugen Onegin. Among others, she will return to the Met in New York as Donna Elvira in Ivo van Hove’s production of Don Giovanni next season.