Yomiuri Nippon Symphony Orchestra: 2026 Hofu Concert—Kenichiro Kobayashi × Tomohiro Ushida Unofficial

To commemorate the 90th anniversary of Hofu City’s incorporation and the 70th anniversary of Yamaguchi Broadcasting’s launch, Kenichiro Kobayashi—one of Japan’s leading conductors, known as “Koba-Ken of the Flames”—and pianist Tomohiro Ushida, who captivates audiences with his delicate yet passionate performances, and the Yomiuri Nippon Symphony Orchestra will gather at the Sanyu Salvia Hall. The program features masterpieces that allow you to savor the very essence of classical music: Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 1 and Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9, “From the New World.” Please enjoy the special moments where Kenichiro Kobayashi’s soul-stirring conducting intersects with Tomohiro Ushida’s technical mastery and artistic sensibility, all accompanied by the rich sound of the Yomiuri Nippon Symphony Orchestra, a world-class ensemble. This memorable concert is sure to be a blissful occasion for sharing the joy and emotion of music. We invite you to experience the heart-stirring music of Chopin and the magnificent melodies of “From the New World” firsthand at the venue.