2026 Kitakyushu International Music Festival: Meister Aalto × Rising Star Orchestra Unofficial

This performance is a special orchestral concert held as part of the 2026 Kitakyushu International Music Festival. With no conductor, the "Meister Aalto × Rising Star Orchestra"—composed of talented young musicians and elite members from major Japanese orchestras, led by Concertmaster Fuminori Shinozaki, a Cultural Ambassador of Kitakyushu City—will deliver a passionate performance. The program features a lineup of masterpieces, including the overture to Mozart’s opera *The Magic Flute*, Symphony No. 41 “Jupiter,” and Brahms’ Symphony No. 2. Please come to the venue to enjoy the vibrant, lively sound created by the musicians’ spontaneous approach and exceptional ensemble skills. A pre-concert event is also scheduled before the performance, promising a fulfilling experience that allows you to fully savor the charm of the music festival. Please come to the Kitakyushu City Hibiki Hall to enjoy a superb musical experience created through the unity of young musicians representing the next generation and veteran performers.