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Tokyo New Year Concert 2026

Mark your calendars for February 5, 2026, as the Tokyo Tagen Symphony Orchestra will host its spectacular "New Year Concert" at the prestigious Tokyo Arts Theatre in Ikebukuro. This concert promises a delightful and celebratory start to the New Year, featuring a diverse program that intertwines contemporary Chinese music, classical masterpieces, and popular film scores.

An Exciting Program Awaits

The evening will kick off with the lively Spring Festival Overture, setting the stage for an exhilarating musical experience. Attendees will be treated to an eclectic mix of classical and contemporary selections, including highlights from Verdi's La Traviata and John Williams' iconic Star Wars scores, which will showcase the orchestral versatility and creativity.

As the performance progresses into the second half, the elegance of The Blue Danube by Johann Strauss II will transport the audience to a sophisticated atmosphere, followed by enchanting pieces from Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker ballet. The evening will culminate with a powerful rendition of the 1812 Overture, leading to a triumphant and festive finale with the Radetzky March.

In 2026, join us in celebrating the New Year through a musical tapestry that vibrantly depicts the beauty of orchestral storytelling. Tickets are currently available, so don't miss your chance to be part of this extraordinary event!

Concert Details

• - Event Title: 2026 Tokyo Tagen Symphony Orchestra New Year Concert
• - Date: February 5, 2026 (Thursday)
• - Doors Open: 18:00
• - Concert Starts: 18:30
• - Estimated End Time: 20:30
• - Venue: Tokyo Arts Theatre Concert Hall

171-0021, 1-8-1 Nishi-Ikebukuro, Toshima City, Tokyo (Accessible from Ikebukuro Station)

• - Conductor: Sergio Baietta
• - Performers: Tokyo Tagen Symphony Orchestra

Featured Works

• - Part I:

- Li Huanzhi - Spring Festival Overture
- Giuseppe Verdi - Overture from La Traviata
- John Williams - Selections from Star Wars Suite: Main Title, Imperial March, Throne Room and Finale
- Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov - Capriccio Espagnol, Op. 34

• - Part II:

- Johann Strauss II - The Blue Danube, Op. 314
- Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky - Selections from The Nutcracker Suite, Op. 71a: Waltz of the Flowers, Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, Arabian Dance (Coffee)
- Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky - 1812 Overture, Op. 49

About the Tokyo Tagen Symphony Orchestra

The Tokyo Tagen Symphony Orchestra (TOKYO TAGEN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA) operates under the concept of