# Event Details - **Event Name**: PLAT ABC Afternoon Concert - The world of Opera - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 22 Feb, 2026 at 01:30 pm – Sun, 22 Feb, 2026 at 02:30 pm - **Event Description**: The powerful voices of the performers and the beauty of opera melodies promise a special afternoon!About this EventExperience the power of authentic opera, right here from Iwakuni.Baritone Gento Ando from Iwakuni, pianist Yawara Matsumura, and mezzo-soprano Chiho Akashi from Hokkaido present the afternoon concert “The World of Opera.”After studying in London and Milan, Gento Ando has built an international career across opera, classical music, and musicals. Now based in Iwakuni, he is dedicated to musical activities rooted in the local community. The powerful voices of these accomplished performers and the beauty of opera melodies promise a special afternoon that brings the magic of opera closer to everyone.PERFOMERS https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/0558d2c0-ff27-11f0-97b0-bf8aa747ab8d-rimg-w533-h740-dc050604-gmir.jpg Gento Ando : BaritoneGento Ando graduated from Kunitachi College of Music and pursued further studies in London and Milan. He has appeared in numerous opera productions in leading roles with the Fujiwara Opera Company and the New National Theatre, Tokyo. In 2023, following the passing of his father, he returned from Tokyo to his hometown of Iwakuni. While working to promote opera in the region, he is actively engaged in performance activities, mainly throughout the Chugoku and Kyushu areas of Japan. He serves as President of the Iwakuni Opera Association, is a part-time lecturer at Elisabeth University of Music, and is a member of the Fujiwara Opera Company. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/05b598c0-ff27-11f0-97b0-bf8aa747ab8d-rimg-w592-h740-dc130607-gmir.jpg Chiho Akashi : Mezzo-SopranoChiho Akashi was born in Sapporo, Hokkaido. She graduated from the Department of Vocal Music at Tokyo University of the Arts and completed the Opera Program at the Tokyo College of Music Graduate School. She also completed the Mozarteum Summer Academy and the 59th Masterclass of Nikikai Opera Theatre Tokyo. She won First Prize in the Vocal Division at the 1st International Spanish Music Competition. Three years ago, she relocated to Iwakuni City, her husband’s hometown. She currently serves as Vice President of the Iwakuni Opera Association and Deputy Representative of Ando Music Office. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/05e3d4b0-ff27-11f0-942f-d149ae617f16-rimg-w494-h740-dcfefeff-gmir.jpg Nodoka Matsumura : PianistNodoka Matsumura is from Iwakuni City. She graduated from the Piano Performance Program in the Department of Instrumental Music at Tokyo College of Music. She has appeared in concerts such as the Afternoon Concert presented by Sinfonia Iwakuni and the 48th Yamaguchi Prefecture Arts Performance. She studied piano under Chika Yamashita, Takashi Murakami, and Asuka Moriyama. She serves as the accompanist for the Iwakuni Children’s Choir “Himawari” (currently on maternity leave). In addition to performing as an accompanist, she is also engaged in teaching the next generation of musicians. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/%E5%B2%A9%E5%9B%BD%E5%B8%82/plat-abc-afternoon-concert-the-world-of-opera/100001981991154898 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, concerts, performances, art, theatre, contests, live-music - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: JPY ## Event venue details - **city**: 岩国市 - **state**: HI - **country**: Japan - **location**: PLAT ABC 英語交流センター - **lat**: 34.17143309999999 - **long**: 132.2265217 - **full address**: PLAT ABC 英語交流センター, PLAT ABC 英語交流センター, 岩国市, Japan ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: PLAT ABC Afternoon Concert - The world of Opera - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/b8fbae560b52ccf740689d59d1d036ff6ddd564fae204b637be2aab2dedd8d48-rimg-w1200-h620-dcffffff-gmir.png?v=1769920366 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is PLAT ABC Afternoon Concert - The world of Opera being held? - **A:** PLAT ABC Afternoon Concert - The world of Opera takes place on Sun, 22 Feb, 2026 at 01:30 pm to Sun, 22 Feb, 2026 at 02:30 pm at PLAT ABC 英語交流センター, PLAT ABC 英語交流センター, 岩国市, Japan. - **Q**: Who is organizing PLAT ABC Afternoon Concert - The world of Opera? - **A:** PLAT ABC Afternoon Concert - The world of Opera is organized by Daigo Hashimoto. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** PLAT ABC Afternoon Concert - The world of Opera is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in 岩国市, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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