Upcoming Concerts by Japan Philharmonic Orchestra for the Pre-70th Anniversary Season

The Japan Philharmonic Orchestra (JPO), set to celebrate its 70th anniversary in 2026, has announced an exciting series of performances for its Pre-70th Anniversary Season from September 2025 to March 2026. Taking place at renowned venues such as Suntory Hall in Tokyo and Yokohama Minato Mirai Hall, the season will feature six regular concert series.

Concert Highlights

773rd Tokyo Regular Concert

- Date: September 12 & 13, 2025
- Conductor: Ka Chung Wong (Principal Conductor)
- Program: Mahler's Symphony No.6 “Tragic”
- Ticket Prices: S seat ¥9,500, A seat ¥8,000, B seat ¥7,000, C seat ¥6,000, P seat ¥5,000, Ys seat ¥2,500

774th Tokyo Regular Concert

- Date: October 17 & 18, 2025
- Conductor: Ka Chung Wong
- Featured Soloists: Noriko Ogawa (Piano), Ottaviano Cristofori (Trumpet)
- Program: Shostakovich Piano Concerto No.1, Symphony No.11 “1905”
- Ticket Prices: Same as above.

775th Tokyo Regular Concert

- Date: October 31 & November 1, 2025
- Conductor: Kenichiro Kobayashi (Honorary Conductor)
- Featured Soloists: Seika Chiba (Violin), Mari Adachi (Viola)
- Program: Mozart’s Concerto for Violin and Viola, Sibelius’s Symphony No.2
- Ticket Prices: Same as above.

776th Tokyo Regular Concert

- Date: November 28 & 29, 2025
- Conductor: Kazuki Yamada
- Featured Soloists: Toru Kaku (Baritone) and Yuuma Kumaki (Soprano)
- Program: Debussy’s Children's Game, Takemitsu’s My Way of Life, Ravel's Bolero, Poulenc’s Stabat Mater
- Ticket Prices: S seat ¥10,000, A seat ¥9,000, B seat ¥7,500, C seat ¥6,000, P seat for choir members, Ys seat ¥2,500.

777th Tokyo Regular Concert

- Date: January 16 & 17, 2026
- Conductor: Junichi Hirokami
- Featured Soloists: Camille Thomas (Cello)
- Program: Sai’s Cello Concerto “Never Give Up”, Shostakovich’s Symphony No.15
- Ticket Prices: Same as above.

778th Tokyo Regular Concert

- Date: March 13 & 14, 2026
- Conductor: Tatsuya Shimmoto
- Featured Soloists: Kiyotaka Noda (Piano)
- Program: Sammy Musha’s Elysium, Michael Nyman’s Piano Concerto, Sibelius’s Symphony No.6
- Ticket Prices: S seat ¥9,000, A seat ¥7,500, B seat ¥6,500, C seat ¥5,500, P seat ¥5,000, Ys seat ¥2,500.

Yokohama Regular Concerts

The Yokohama concerts are scheduled on Saturdays at 3 PM at the Yokohama Minato Mirai Hall, featuring a diverse range of performances:

410th Yokohama Regular Concert

- Date: September 20, 2025
- Conductor: Ka Chung Wong
- Featured Soloists: Ryuma Takagi (Piano)
- Program: Takemitsu’s SF Symphonic Fantasy No.1, Ravel's Piano Concerto, Dvořák's Symphony No.9 “From the New World”

411th Yokohama Regular Concert

- Date: October 25, 2025
- Conductor: Yukio Fujioka
- Soloist: Yuta Ito (Trombone)
- Program: Yoshimatsu’s Atom-Heart Club Suite, Trombone Concerto “Orion Machine”, Sibelius’s Symphony No.1

412th Yokohama Regular Concert

- Date: November 22, 2025
- Conductor: Gen Ota
- Soloist: Tomoharu Ushida (Piano)
- Program: Chopin's Piano Concerto No.2, Tchaikovsky's Symphony No.5

413th Yokohama Regular Concert

- Date: December 13, 2025
- Conductor: Daichi Deguchi
- Soloists: Various from the Tokyo University of the Arts
- Program: Weber’s Oberon Overture, Beethoven’s Symphony No.9

414th Yokohama Regular Concert

- Date: January 24, 2026
- Conductor/Virtuoso: Wilfried Kazuki Hedenborg
- Program: Theatre works featuring Mozart, Strauss, and more.

415th Yokohama Regular Concert

- Date: March 21, 2026
- Conductor: Kenichiro Kobayashi
- Soloist: Hirotaka Ito (Clarinet)
- Program: Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto, Beethoven’s Symphony No.3 “Eroica”

Ticket Information

Tickets for individual concerts will go on sale on June 20, 2025. There are also special season ticket packages available for those who wish to attend multiple performances.

Membership Benefits

Becoming a season ticket holder not only secures priority seating but also offers up to 40% savings compared to purchasing single tickets. Members enjoy various exceptional benefits, such as ticket exchange options, early booking for future concerts, and discounts at local hotels.

A Legacy of Excellence

The Japan Philharmonic Orchestra, founded in 1956, has evolved under the guidance of various distinguished conductors. With Ka Chung Wong leading the ensemble since September 2023, JPO is committed to pushing the boundaries of orchestral music in Japan.

As it approaches its milestone anniversary, the focus remains on delivering exceptional music while striving for cultural and community impact across generations. The orchestra continues to showcase a diverse repertoire and innovative programming, solidifying its place as a cornerstone of Japan’s cultural landscape.

To discover more about the 2025-2026 Pre-70th Anniversary Season and to see the complete concert schedule, visit the official Japan Philharmonic website: Japan Philharmonic.