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Japan Philharmonic Orchestra Ninth Special Concert 2026 Unofficial

[The 265th Art Theatre Series]

2026/12/23(We.) 19:00 Starting

Tokyo Metropolitan Art Space, Concert HallTokyo

Official https://japanphil.or.jp/concert/20261223/

The Japan Philharmonic Orchestra presents its annual Ninth Special Concert. This year, Honorary Conductor Kenichiro Kobayashi will lead the orchestra in this deeply moving performance of Beethoven's masterpiece. In the first half, Yuka Ishimaru will perform Bach's organ masterpieces, enveloping the audience in a solemn melody. In the second half, Symphony No. 9 will be performed by a group of talented soloists including Shiorina Ogawa, Makiko Yamashita, Hiroaki Fuehta, and Koji Terada, joined by the Tokyo College of Music Chorus, who will sing joyously in high spirits. Under the passionate direction of Kenichiro Kobayashi, this will be a special year-end musical experience. Please come and enjoy the powerful and beautiful harmonies created by this outstanding cast at the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Space.

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

Three of Bach's pieces are 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

  • Tokyo College of Music Chorus

    chorus

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