SKO Brass Bring the Enthusiasm from Matsumoto to Mito & Tokyo!
The Saito Kinen Orchestra Brass Ensemble was established after the 2015 Chamber Concert and has toured Japan twice. The 3rd tour schedule changed several times due to the Covid pandemic. After a long wait, the ensemble could finally perform in its hometown of Matsumoto.
The first half of the program was classical music, and the second half was pop music including works from John Williams and "West Side Story". "OMF 30th Anniversary Fanfare" which premiered last night at Matsumoto Castle and was composed by the SKO Brass Ensemble trumpeter, Mr. Atsushi Takahashi was also performed. Of course, the highlight was "Happy Birthday" dedicated to celebrate Festival Director Ozawa's birthday! The audience LOVED the concert so much that the members were called back to the stage over and over again. The SKO Brass Ensemble members were given big smiles by the enthusiastic audience.
Last night's performance was the final 2022OMF performance open to the public. Thank you very much to everyone who came to visit us! The SKO Brass Ensemble will perform at Kioi Hall in Tokyo on Sep 2nd and at Art Tower Mito on Sep 3rd. A few tickets will be available for purchase at the venue on the day of the concert. We promise that you will leave the concert hall very happy!
