2024OMF "Seiji Ozawa Day” Event Announcement
The Seiji Ozawa Matsumoto Festival (OMF), previously known as the Saito Kinen Festival Matsumoto, has been led by Director Seiji Ozawa for over 30 years, significantly contributing to the musical culture of Nagano Prefecture and Matsumoto City. In 2024, the festival will celebrate his birthday on September 1st by designating it as "Seiji Ozawa Day."
This special event will feature performances by local citizens, including adult and children's choirs, and the festival band, along with the Seiji Ozawa Music Academy Orchestra. Fireworks will be set off to coincide with the end of the event. It aims to honor and celebrate Seiji Ozawa's contributions and to continue the musical legacy he has established. Residents of Nagano Prefecture are invited to attend this commemorative concert free of charge. Prior registration is required.
Seiji Ozawa Day
Sep. 1 (Sun), 2024 17:00
Kissei Bunka Hall (Nagano-ken Matsumoto Bunka Kaikan)
The program includes:
・Performances by local choirs and the festival band.
・A performance by the Seiji Ozawa Music Academy Orchestra.
・Special video screening.
・A dialogue session (TBC).
＜How to attend＞
〇Free of charge (advanced registration required)
〇Eligibility: Must be a Resident of Nagano Prefecture
〇Capacity: 1,000 people (If the number of applicants exceeds the capacity, attendees will be selected by lottery after the application period ends.)
〇How to Apply: Online application Apply here>>>
〇Application Period: Aug. 6 (Tue) 10:00 - Aug. 16 (Fri) 2024, Noon
〇Announcement of Results: Attendees will be notified via the delivery of "Invitation Tickets." (Scheduled to be sent on Aug. 21 (Wed).)
Organized by the Seiji Ozawa Matsumoto Festival Executive Committee, Saito Kinen Orchestra Foundation, and Matsumoto City International Music Festival Promotion Council