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Japan Philharmonic Orchestra Ninth Special Concert 2026 Unofficial

Kenichiro Kobayashi, conductor

2026/12/27(su.) 14:00 Starting

Suntory Hall Main HallTokyo

Official https://japanphil.or.jp/concert/20261227/

Honorary Conductor Kenichiro Kobayashi will lead the Japan Philharmonic Orchestra in the annual Ninth Symphony Special Concert at the end of the year. The first half of the concert will feature Yuka Ishimaru performing Bach's Organ solo, and the second half will feature Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 "Chorus". The soloists will be Shiorina Ogawa, Makiko Yamashita, Hiroaki Fuehta, and Koji Terada, and the chorus will be the Musashino Chorus. Under the passionate baton of Kenichiro Kobayashi and with the rich sound of Suntory Hall, please enjoy this special moment when songs of joy envelop the audience. We hope you will enjoy to your heart's content this supreme musical experience of tradition and emotion.

Program

  • Prelude in C major, BWV531

    J.S. Bach

  • Small Fugue in G minor, BWV578

    J.S. Bach

  • Toccata and Fugue in D minor, BWV565

    J.S. Bach

  • Symphony No. 9 "Chorus" in D minor, op.125

    Beethoven

The three Bach pieces will be solo organ.

Performer

  • Kenichiro Kobayashi

    Conductor

  • Kenichiro Kobayashi

    command

  • Yuka Ishimaru

    organ (musical instrument)

  • Shiorina Ogawa

    soprano

  • Makiko Yamashita

    mezzo-soprano

  • Hiroaki Fuehta

    tenor

  • Koji Terada

    baritone

  • Musashino Chorus

    chorus

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