ブログ２０２５年10月

Hello from Munich! (日本語は下記に)
I’m Anna Tsuri, opera director and conductor.
This newsletter is being sent to those who have participated in my lessons or expressed interest in my work.
(If you prefer not to receive future emails, please reply to this message to let me know.)
＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊
Today, three announcements:
1️⃣ “Let’s Go to the Ball! Shall we dance!”
Dance lessons & Ball event — second early-bird discount available until October 31!
2️⃣ “YouTube Channel 1000 Subscribers Project!”
Please, click that subscribe button!!
3️⃣ “Musical Theatre: Peter and the Wolf”**
Performance confirmed for February!
A co-production with Opera Pomme Rouge!
We’re looking for backstage helpers!
＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊
Autumn in Munich!
It’s peak autumn foliage season here. This year, many trees have turned color at once — the whole city is glowing yellow, orange, and red. It’s absolutely beautiful.
In mid-October, I held two talk events.
The first was part of the “Opera at the Temple” event at Kōkyōji Temple in Toyama Prefecture.
In the second part of that event, I participated in an online dialogue with the young Tokyo-based opera director Kaoru Itō, discussing the future of opera.
It was fascinating to hear about community opera in Japan, and I was honored to speak about my own field — experiential opera.
There are even talks about creating a new, large-scale opera project together at this temple in about five years — something to keep an eye on!
The second talk was organized by the Japan-Germany Association in Munich.
The topic: “Why does classical music move the human heart?”
I gave a lecture from a musical-theoretical perspective — about pitch, harmony, rhythm, and more.
When discussing rhythm, I compared examples from ballroom dance and various languages, explaining the unique rhythmic characteristics of each.
The Q&A afterward was full of energy — we had lively discussions about the differences in music education between Japan and Germany.
Interestingly, many Germans actually dislike classical music. Why? Because school music classes often focus heavily on theory, with little practical singing or ensemble work.
In that sense, Japanese school music classes might be more fulfilling.
After the lecture, one German participant told me:
“That was so interesting! If I’d had fun lessons like this as a child, I would have understood the joy of music much earlier. I used to be allergic to music theory!”
The talk was so well-received that I plan to turn it into a YouTube video.
It includes 50 slides — I’m putting a lot of effort into it!
In the latter half, I talk quite a bit about rhythm and dance. After all, ballroom dance is music expressed through the body!
Even during orchestra rehearsals, I sometimes find myself dancing on the podium to explain rhythm — haha!
I’d love for everyone to see this video.
It’s about my deep love for classical music — explaining music theory in simple terms, and passionately discussing why classical music still matters today.
So, to make sure you don’t miss it —
please subscribe to my YouTube channel!
Did you know?
If a channel has fewer than 1,000 subscribers, YouTube takes all the ad revenue from automatic ads — the creator receives nothing.
I’ve had my channel for quite some time, with over 300 videos uploaded, yet I haven’t earned a single yen.
That’s why I’m working hard to reach 1,000 subscribers by the end of this year!
Actually, I have four YouTube channels, so when you search my name, you might wonder, “Wait, which one is it?”
The main channel I want to grow is:
🎵 “Life with Music in Southern Germany”
👉 https://www.youtube.com/@annatsuri-jp?sub_confirmation=1
＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊
Let’s Go to the Ball! – Shall We Dance!
(Early-bird first stage ended September 30)
This special annual program combines a ballroom dance class (held bilingually in Japanese and German) with a formal ball — a truly unique experience!
Following the success of last year and this February’s event, this will be our third time.
The dance classes will take place every Sunday in January 2026 (three sessions), and the ball will be on January 30.
The second early-bird discount runs until October 31 (Friday)!
Details and registration are available here:
👉https://www.annaetsukotsuri.com/letsgototheballevent202526
Or you can contact me directly:
👉 https://www.annaetsukotsuri.com/contact
To give you a sense of what it’s like, I recently filmed a conversation with Shino Nakamura, who lived in Munich until March this year.
We reminisced about the fun we had at last February’s “Let’s Go to the Ball!” event — with lots of short video clips and photos included!
🎥 Watch our delightful conversation here:
👉 https://youtu.be/i9aQniw1KAo
By the way, attending a ball is such a special experience — it’s not just fun, it’s also deeply cultural!
You get to move your body to feel the music more profoundly, make new friends, and experience European tradition first-hand.
It’s great exercise too! Honestly — why wouldn’t you go? 😄
The second early-bird discount ends October 31 — don’t miss it!
＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊
Musical Theatre “Peter and the Wolf” – Performance in February!
A co-production with Opera Pomme Rouge — we’re looking for backstage team members!
(costume, props, etc.)
We’ll be presenting Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf on February 8,
together with orchestra, actors, and acrobatic artists — a theatre-style performance.
We’re currently looking for:

• Costume designers

• Props coordinators

• Percussion players

If you’re interested in joining the production, please contact us here:
👉 https://www.annaetsukotsuri.com/contact
＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊
YouTube Channel 1000 Subscribers Project – Please Subscribe!
Everyone, please subscribe to my YouTube channel!
As mentioned earlier, YouTube keeps all ad revenue from videos on channels with fewer than 1,000 subscribers.
Although I’ve already uploaded over 300 videos, I still haven’t received any income.
That’s why I’m determined to reach 1,000 subscribers this year!
My main channel is:
🎵 “Life with Music in Southern Germany”
👉 https://www.youtube.com/@annatsuri-jp?sub_confirmation=1
Once we reach 1,000 subscribers, I’ll be able to share even more useful and inspiring content.
Your support truly makes this activity possible — thank you so much!
＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊＊
Thank you for reading to the end.
Wishing you a wonderful day filled with smiles!
Anna Tsurii