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Shiga Prefectural Art Theater Biwako Hall

しがけんりつげいじゅつげきじょうびわこホール

Shiga Kenritsu Geijutsu Gekijou Biwako Hall

Aliases: びわ湖ホール

Profile

Gender
Unknown
Nationality
Japan
Languages
Japanese

Career

Occupations
Theater, Opera House, Concert Hall
Active Years
1998-

Awards

Kikuchi Kan Prize
2020
Organization: Kikuchi Kan Prize Selection Committee
Result: 受賞
Regional Creation Award
2011
Organization: Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications
Result: 受賞
ENEOS Music Prize Western Music Category Grand Prize
2021
Organization: ENEOS Music Prize
Result: 受賞

Awards & Nominations

Legacy

Biwako Hall is a full-scale opera theater in western Japan, contributing to the development of opera, ballet, and performing arts. It is highly regarded for its natural scenery and advanced facilities and serves as a cultural hub promoting regional arts and culture.

Quotes

  • "I want to take Biwako Hall back to Italy."
    Source: Mirella Freni (Soprano singer)
  • "I was amazed by the unique and wonderful location and thought about moving nearby."
    Source: Irina Mejoueva (Pianist)

Trivia

  • The third theater in Japan equipped with a full-scale four-sided stage.
  • Opened on September 5, 1998.
  • The establishment of a resident orchestra was postponed on September 18, 1995.
  • Received the Regional Creation Award (Minister of Internal Affairs Award) in 2011.
  • Awarded the Kikuchi Kan Prize in 2020.
  • Received the ENEOS Music Prize (Western Music Category Grand Prize) in 2021.