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Kuroneko Family Concert 2025: A Musical Extravaganza

Starting June 2nd, 2025, music enthusiasts can apply to experience the Kuroneko Family Concert in six cities across Japan, including Hokkaido, Aomori, Tochigi, Tokyo, Kyoto, and Kumamoto. Organized by Yamato Holdings Co., this event marks the 40th anniversary of a beloved tradition that strives to provide high-quality classical music to everyone, regardless of age or background.

Born out of a vision from the late Masao Ogura, who was the company’s president at the time, the concert series aims to share the joy of authentic music with the community. From its inception in 1986, the event has been held annually, amassing a total of 361 performances over the years. This year’s concert promises to offer an engaging experience, combining live orchestral music with interactive elements, ensuring that attendees can feel a profound connection with the performance.

The concert will showcase a variety of orchestras across different cities, each performance tailored to facilitate participation and enhance the overall experience. Here is a glimpse of the concert details across each location:

Concert Locations and Dates

1. Tochigi - Otawara Concert
- Venue: Nasunohana Harmony Hall (Otaahara City)
- Date: July 29, 2025
- Orchestra: Tokyo Symphony Orchestra
- Application Period: June 2 (10:00) to June 20 (23:59)

2. Aomori Concert
- Venue: Link Station Hall Aomori
- Date: July 31, 2025
- Orchestra: Sendai Philharmonic Orchestra

3. Hokkaido - Asahikawa Concert
- Venue: Asahikawa Civic Culture Hall
- Date: August 5, 2025
- Orchestra: Sapporo Symphony Orchestra

4. Kyoto - Uji Concert
- Venue: Uji City Cultural Center
- Date: August 7, 2025
- Orchestra: Osaka Philharmonic Orchestra

5. Kumamoto Concert
- Venue: Kumamoto Prefectural Theatre
- Date: August 21, 2025
- Orchestra: Kyushu Symphony Orchestra
- Application Period: July 1 (10:00) to July 18 (23:59)

6. Tokyo Concert
- Venue: Sumida Triphony Hall
- Date: August 25, 2025
- Orchestra: Tokyo Symphony Orchestra

Concert Features

The Kuroneko Family Concert is designed to appeal to a broad audience, including young children and adults. Special guests, including youth choirs and traditional performers, will add to the concert's vibrancy. Notable highlights include:

• - Conductors: Norichika Iimori for several performances, and Kohei Tsunoda for Kumamoto's concert.
• - Hosts: A mix of announcers such as Sato Asaoka and Rie Iwasaki.
• - Special Performers: Talented choirs and instrumentalists will grace the stage, providing a unique blend of classical and cultural music.

How to Apply

For those interested in attending, reservation applications are open on the official concert website starting June 2, 2025. To get detailed information about the performance schedules, guest artists, and application instructions, please visit the Yamato Holdings concert site.

As we celebrate 40 years of bringing quality music to the people, we encourage everyone to be part of this magical journey. Don’t miss your chance to enjoy a night filled with spectacular music and heartfelt connections!

Contact Information
For inquiries related to each performance, please utilize the provided contact numbers for each location. We look forward to welcoming you to the Kuroneko Family Concert 2025!