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Yamaha Gala Concert 2025

Join us on September 23, 2025, at Bunkamura Orchard Hall in Shibuya, Tokyo, for the Yamaha Gala Concert 2025. This event celebrates the young musicians who have grown through Yamaha's educational activities, including the Junior Original Concert (JOC), Yamaha Electone Festival (YEF), and Yamaha Junior Piano Competition (YJPC). Now in its 20th year, this concert promises an exciting program featuring talented artists alongside the renowned New Japan Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Keiko Mitsuhashi.

This year's concert will feature pianist Kaito Kobayashi, a graduate of the Yamaha Music School and a star in his own right. He has achieved notable success, including high placements in various international piano competitions. His performance, together with the rich and diverse musical repertoire ranging from solo performances to ensemble pieces, is sure to captivate the audience.

Concert Details

• - Event Name: Yamaha Gala Concert 2025 - A Festival of Young Musicians Nurtured Through Yamaha's Educational Activities
• - Date and Time: September 23, 2025. Doors open at 14:45; concert starts at 15:30 and ends around 17:30.
• - Venue: Bunkamura Orchard Hall, 2-24-1 Dogenzaka, Shibuya, Tokyo.
• - Organized by: Yamaha Music Foundation
• - Co-organizers: Yamaha Corporation and Yamaha Music Japan.
• - Performers: New Japan Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Keiko Mitsuhashi, featuring guest pianist Kaito Kobayashi.
• - Host: Ayaka Nagai.
• - Admission Fees: S seats for 4,000 yen, A seats for 3,000 yen; special admission tickets for Yamaha Music School students and families at 2,000 yen. All seating is reserved and tax included. Children aged four and older are welcome.

Ticket Information

Tickets go on sale on June 20, 2025, starting at 10:00 AM. As tickets may sell out before the official closing date, early purchase is recommended. Tickets can be purchased through:

• - e-plus (all ticket types available)
• - MY Bunkamura (S and A seats only)

Special tickets for Yamaha Music School members can be ordered via the dedicated e-plus landing page.

For more information, please visit the official Yamaha Gala Concert 2025 website: Official Site.

Program Highlights

The concert program will feature compositions from various young artists, showcasing their unique creations. It will include:

1. Mysterious Life - Rima Ishibashi (Kanagawa) - Electone Solo
2. Suite: Memories of a Ballerina - Nanami Ando (Saitama) - Piano Solo
3. A Curious Bicycle Race - Nayu Tokunaga (Fukuoka) - Piano Duet
4. Rhapsody Unbound - Tai Releite (Aichi) - Piano Solo
5. Embaracing Memories - Michael Ethan Hoo (Indonesia) & Svyatlana Hrytsivy (Indonesia) - Ensemble
6. Sonata in B Minor by Haydn
7. Symphonic Poem: Creation of Heaven and Earth - Yuki Yokozuka (Saitama) - Electone Solo
8. Flow - Daishi Hayashi (Kyoto) - Ensemble
9. Toccata: The Wind's Path - Saki Daido (Osaka) - Piano Solo
10. Piano Concerto No. 2 in F Major, Op. 102 - Dmitri Shostakovich - Kaito Kobayashi.

Please note, the program is subject to change. All students' grades are based on the 2025 academic year, and ages reflect their status at the time of the concert.

About the Artists

Kaito Kobayashi is an esteemed pianist and an alumnus of the Yamaha Music School. He won the 2nd place and the Best Chamber Music Performance Award at the Leeds International Piano Competition in 2021. Recently, he also secured 3rd place at the 12th Hamamatsu International Piano Competition. He has performed with prestigious orchestras globally, showcasing his talents.

Keiko Mitsuhashi, the conductor, is celebrated for her accomplishments, including winning the Antonio Pedrotti International Conductor Competition as the first Japanese and receiving several other prestigious awards. She collaborates with leading orchestras, delivering outstanding performances regularly.

New Japan Philharmonic Orchestra, established in 1972, is known for its creative community engagement and premier performances under the direction of eminent conductors. Their commitment to fostering musical talents in Japan spans decades, making them a groundbreaking force in the country's orchestral scene.

Yamaha Music School offers a comprehensive music education system tailored for children and adults alike. It has nurtured over 5.5 million students since its inception in 1954.

Junior Original Concert (JOC) allows children under 15 years old across the globe to express their emotions through music, ensuring a platform for budding artists to shine.

Yamaha Electone Festival (YEF) and the Yamaha Junior Piano Competition (YJPC) provide young musicians opportunities to showcase their talents and grow in their musical journeys.

Don't miss this incredible musical celebration that promises to inspire and entertain audiences of all ages!