Years of Pilgrimage / Fashionable Empire
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English Title: Years of Pilgrimage: The Wandering Soul of Franz Liszt / Fashionable Empire
Japanese Title: 巡礼の年〜リスト・フェレンツ、魂の彷徨〜 / Fashionable Empire
Romanized Title: Junrei no Toshi ~Liszt Ferencz, Tamashii no Houkou~ / Fashionable Empire
Troupe: Flower
Year: 2022
Performances: Takarazuka Grand Theater, 06/04 - 07/11; Tokyo Takarazuka Theater, 08/15[1] - 08/19[4] & 09/04
Shinjin Kouen Performances: Takarazuka Grand Theater, 06/21
Years of Pilgrimage:
Based On: the life of composer Franz Liszt
Author/Director: Ikuta Hirokazu
Composer: Oota Takeshi, Saitou Tsuneyoshi
Choreographer: Miori Yumino
Conductor (Takarazuka): Nishino Jun
Conductor (Tokyo): Nishino Jun
Shinjin Kouen Director: Nakamura Mao
Fashionable Empire:
Author/Director: Inaba Daichi
Composer: Oota Takeshi, Hasegawa Masahiro, Takahashi Megumi
Choreographer: Miori Yumino, Wakao Risa, Momoka Sari, Hirasawa Satoshi, Mitsui Satoshi
Conductor (Takarazuka): Nishino Jun
Conductor (Tokyo): Nishino Jun
Available on Blu-Ray: Yes (release date 08/25/22)
Available on DVD: Yes (release date 08/25/22)
DVD Scene/Music Cut: No
Other Cast: Ryouka Kina, Misato Reina, Kohana Uta, Hatsune Yume, Miharu Ayu, Masumi Yukari, Shizuno Megumi, Sakura Saki, Tokiwa Kureha
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Years of Pilgrimage: The Wandering Soul of Franz Liszt
Written and Directed by Ikuta Hirokazu
(Taken from the Takarazuka Website English Info)
Called the "piano wizard" by many, Franz Liszt was a virtuoso pianist that took early nineteenth-century Europe by storm. He conquered the Parisian salons with passionate performances marked by excellent technique and handsome features that became the downfall of many women. In the blink of an eye, Liszt had grown into a phenomenon. But what was he truly after?
While acknowledging his Hungarian heritage, Franz Liszt never learned to speak his mother tongue. Seeking to live as "Liszt Ferenc" that he considered his true identity, he also delighted in presenting as the charismatic and magnetic "Franz Liszt" that his admirers wanted to see. Gradually, Liszt began to feel torn, trapped between these two identities.
The musical narrates the story of Liszt's early years, and his pilgrimage across Europe in an attempt to find a place where his soul could belong, focusing on the romance with his soulmate, the Countess Marie d'Agoult, and his greatest friend and rival, Chopin. A musical that explores identity, self, and what it means to live life on one's own terms.
Fashionable Empire
A revue that transforms the stage into the "Empire" where the pioneering fashionistas of our time gather. The stylish array of scenes will enchant the audience, at times with the cool atmosphere, and at times with the hot beats. While focusing on the sophisticated and metropolitan appeal of top star Yuzuka Rei this revue also shows off the unique, scintillating members of Flower Troupe through many groovy scenes.
Scene 1 Entrance
A skyscraper modelled after Art Deco. In the hustle and bustle of the metropolis, a man begins to whisper and sing. Somewhere in this city, the place where only the chosen ones are gathered is called "Fashionable Empire"—
Composer: Takahashi Megumi
Choreographer: Momoka Sari
Baron ~ Takashou Mizuki
Entrance Guy ~ Towaki Sea
Scene 2A Open The Gate
The music shockingly changes. Then the gate to the empire is opened.
Composer: Takahashi Megumi
Choreographer: Momoka Sari
Empire Guy A ~ Minami Maito
Entrance Guy ~ Towaki Sea
Scene 2B Prologue Welcome to Fashionable Empire
As the music builds up, the emperor from above of behind the stage enters. And with a loud call he says, "Welcome to Fashionable Empire".
Composer: Takahashi Megumi
Choreographer: Momoka Sari
Emperor ~ Yuzuka Rei
Empress ~ Hoshikaze Madoka
Empire Guys A ~ Minami Maito, Towaki Sea
Baron ~ Takashou Mizuki
Empire Guy (Singer) ~ Seino Asuka
Empire Girl (Singer) ~ Oto Kurisu
Scene 3A The Fashion Show
The insider Baron enters. He announces that there are many events happening in the empire and today, there will be a fashion show. This is where the Dream Girl appears, she walks on the runway and sings about wanting to wear a wonderful dress.
Composer: Hasegawa Masahiro
Choreographer: Wakao Risa
Dream Girl ~ Hoshikaze Madoka
Baron ~ Takashou Mizuki
Scene 3B The Fashion Show
The stage becomes bright and there is a runway. The designer announces the start of the (fashion) show. The dream girl becomes gradually interested as she looks up to the models with fascination.
Composer: Hasegawa Masahiro
Choreographer: Wakao Risa
Dream Girl ~ Hoshikaze Madoka
Baron ~ Takashou Mizuki
Designer ~ Towaki Sea
Model Guys ~ Haryuu Mitsuki, Kureha Maki, Hiryuu Tsukasa, Hozumi Mahiro, Takamine Jun, Izumi Maira, Ichinose Kouki
Model Girls ~ Kaga Ririka, Haruhi Urara, Wakakusa Moeka, Asanoha Kotono, Miyahime Koko, Aira Miko, Hoshizora Misaki
Staff Guys (chorus) ~ Wataru Hibiki, Maizuki Nagisa, Mineka Towa, Tatsuki Mio
Staff Girls (chorus) ~ Shiki Sumire, Kohana Uta
Scene 4A Labyrinth
A teenager was warned by the Baron not to enter any further. But, the teenager was led by his curiosity...
Composer: Oota Takeshi
Choreographer: Mitsui Satoshi
Baron ~ Takashou Mizuki
Curious guy ~ Seino Asuka
Shadow solo (girl) ~ Koharu Himeka
Scene 4B Labyrinth
In the darkness, the teenager saw men and women pursuing love. Surrounded by many women is the Emperor himiself...There, another man appears, rivallng against the emperor around the women...
Composer: Oota Takeshi
Choreographer: Mitsui Satoshi
Emperor (Labyrinth Guy S) ~ Yuzuka Rei
Labyrinth Guy A ~ Minami Maito
Labyrinth Guys (singers) ~ Kazumi Shou, Naoto Akira
Labyrinth Girls (singers) ~ Mikaze Maira, Oto Kurisu
Scene 5A Beautiful Night
With a gorgeous prologue, two gentlemen escort a beautiful lady and invites her into the world of dreams. Suddenly the beautiful lady transforms into a gentleman and sings. They enjoy this beautiful night tonight in a swing rhythm.
Composer: Oota Takeshi
Choreographer: Miori Yumino
Mr. Beautiful ~ Towaki Sea
Gentlemen ~ Hiryuu Tsukasa, Hozumi Mahiro
Scene 5B Beautiful Night
A palace with a fountain. The gentlemen in the wine red coloured suits and the ladies in their dress are mesmerized in the swing rhythm. And of course the Emperor sways in the midst of the rhythm.
Composer: Oota Takeshi
Choreographer: Miori Yumino
Emperor (Swing Guy S) ~ Yuzuka Rei
Empress (Swing Girl S) ~ Hoshikaze Madoka
Swing Guys A ~ Minami Maito, Towaki Sea
Baron (Swing Guy) ~ Takashou Mizuki
Scene 5C Beautiful Night
A line dance of beauties.
Composer: Oota Takeshi
Choreographer: Miori Yumino
Scene 6 Beautiful Night
A midnight city. A man enters a hot club MISTY...it's a place where it's full of young people craving for excitement. The man is finding his destined one. The music quiets down and a lady appears. Their eyes met and they dance, then the moment they embraced each other...
Composer: Hasegawa Masahiro
Choreographer: Mitsui Satoshi
Hot Guy ~ Minami Maito
Misty A ~ Hozumi Mahiro
Misty ~ Mihane Ai, Hoshizora Misaki
Scene 7A Fashionable Moment
The emperor walks forward, singing about the ever busy days of the past.
Composer: Takahashi Megumi
Choreographer: Hirasawa Satoshi
Emperor (Moment Guy S) ~ Yuzuka Rei
Shadow (Guys) ~ Wataru Hibiki, Maizuki Nagisa, Kazumi Shou, Haryuu Mitsuki
Emperor (Girls) ~ Mikaze Maira, Kaga Ririka, Haruhi Urara, Wakakusa Moeka
Scene 7B Fashionable Moment
In the time of the past, the emperor remains alone. But then a strong light flashes, and he realizes. Since time cannot be stopped, we should live in this moment! The emperor is revived with energy and energetically dances with the Moment Guys and Girls.
Composer: Takahashi Megumi
Choreographer: Hirasawa Satoshi
Emperor (Moment Guy S) ~ Yuzuka Rei
Empress (Moment Girl S) ~ Hoshikaze Madoka
Moment Guys A ~ Minami Maito, Towaki Sea
Moment Guys (chorus) ~ Tatsuki Mio, Naoto Akira, Amashiro Rein, Hanato Hikari
Moment Girls (chorus) ~ Sakino Mion, Asanoha Kotono, Kohana Uta, Koharu Himeka
Scene 8 To The Future
A dance number with the future members filled with hope.
Composer: Takahashi Megumi
Choreographer: Hirasawa Satoshi
Scene 9A Finale A
The emperor stands at the centre of the grand staircase with the skyscrapers. The men and women dance together with coats.
Composer: Takahashi Megumi
Choreographer: Wakao Risa
Emperor (Finale Guy S) ~ Yuzuka Rei
Finale Guys A ~ Minami Maito, Towaki Sea
Scene 9B Finale A
As the music changes altogether, the Emperor and the guys and girls continue to shine, while dancing energetically.
Composer: Takahashi Megumi
Choreographer: Wakao Risa
Emperor (Finale Guy S) ~ Yuzuka Rei
Finale Guys A ~ Minami Maito, Towaki Sea
Scene 10 Finale B
Finale Guy A takes centre stage and dances with the guys and girls again, celebrating in the empire.
Composer: Takahashi Megumi
Choreographer: Wakao Risa
Finale Guy A (singer) ~ Minami Maito
Finale Guy A ~ Towaki Sea
Finale Girls A (chorus) ~ Wakakusa Moeka, Itotsuki Yukiha, Asanoha Kotono
Scene 11 Finale C
The Emperor and the Empress dance a beautiful duet.
Choreographer: Miori Yumino
Emperor ~ Yuzuka Rei
Empress ~ Hoshikaze Madoka
Scene 12 Grand Parade
A grand finale of all members.
Composer: Takahashi Megumi
Choreographer: Wakao Risa
Emperor (Parade Guy S) ~ Yuzuka Rei
Empress (Parade Girl S) ~ Hoshikaze Madoka
Parade Guys A ~ Minami Maito, Towaki Sea
Baron (Parade Guy) ~ Takashou Mizuki
Parade Guys (singers) ~ Hiryuu Tsukasa, Hozumi Mahiro, Seino Asuka, Ichinose Kouki
Parade Girl (singer) ~ Oto Kurisu
Parade Girl (etoile) ~ Wakakusa Moeka
Parade Guys (W Trio) ~ Misora Maru, Natsuki Manato
Parade Girls (W Trio) ~ Miyahime Koko, Aira Miko, Hoshizora Misaki, Kohana Uta
- "Years of Pilgrimage" (Années de pèlerinage) is the title of one of Liszt's master works, composed of a set of three suites for solo piano.
- Final performance for Hiryuu Tsukasa, Wakakusa Moeka, Oto Kurisu, and Serina Ei.
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Footnotes:
- Opening night of the Tokyo run was delayed from July 30th to August 15th, due to positive coronavirus tests among the staff.
- On July 21st, Kaito Asahi was announced out for the entire Tokyo run. The shinko role of Sigismond Thalberg was supposed to be performed by Natsuki Manato, but the Tokyo Shinko ended up canceled because of covid.
- Serina Ei was absent from June 28th until July 7 of the Grand Theater run. Her role of Honoré de Balzac was played by shinjin kouen actress Usaki Shun on the 28th, and then by understudy Taou Shun for the rest of her absence.
- The Tokyo run was further disrupted, with performances from Aug. 20 - Sept. 3rd cancelled due to COVID.