Seiji Ozawa & Fabio Luisi arrived in Matsumoto!

On Aug 12 (Fri), OMF Director Seiji Ozawa arrived in Matsumoto and held the first rehearsal with SKO for Orchestra Concert Program A. Matsumoto Ciy Mayor Akira Sugenoya and OMF Executive Committee Chairman Mutsuo Kanzawa greeted the maestro at the backdoor of the Kissei Bunka Hall. In on-the-spot interview prior to the rehearsal, Seiji Ozawa expresses his thoughtsBeethoven: Symphony No.7., a piece he will be conducting this year.
On the following day, OMF guest conductor Fabio Luisi also arrived in the city holding a first rehearsal with the SKO. Fabio received great reviews from both the audience and critics last year with Mahler: Symphony No. 5. This year he conducts Mahler: Symphony No.2 "The Resurrection" with SKO, singers Rie Miyake, Mihoko Fujimura and 112 member OMF Chorus. For ticket purchase, please see Ticket Pia website.