2024Seiji Ozawa Matsumoto Festival Open!
Thank you all for coming to the opening performance of the "OMF Chamber Music Masterclass –Woodwind Ensemble–" at the 2024 Seiji Ozawa Matsumoto Festival! 16 young musicians delivered a splendid performance under the guidance of their SKO mentors, marking the grand opening of the festival.
The 2024OMF is full of events. It begins with the long-awaited orchestra concert by the Saito Kinen Orchestra (SKO), featuring the debut of Nodoka Okisawa as the OMF Principal Guest Conductor in the "Orchestra Concert Program A."
Following this, there will be more highlights, including the complete performance of Brahms symphonies by Andris Nelsons ("Orchestra Concert Program B" & "Orchestra Concert Program C") and the SKO, the Fureai Concerts I, II, and III, where you can enjoy exquisite chamber music, the OMF Opera, educational programs designed to bring music closer to children, and the annual Welcome Brass Band Parade & Joint Performance.
All performances are dedicated to Director Seiji Ozawa. The 2024 OMF will run until Sep. 4th. Please come and cover our spectacular performances!
