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February 2025: Saito Kinen Orchestra Brass Ensemble to Launch Third Nationwide Tour After Six Years!

In February 2025, the Saito Kinen Orchestra Brass Ensemble (SKO Brass), comprising the brass, timpani, and percussion sections of the Saito Kinen Orchestra, will embark on its third nationwide tour across 9 cities, marking their first in six years!
The Saito Kinen Orchestra Brass Ensemble was formed in 2015 for the "Chamber Concert" at the Seiji Ozawa Matsumoto Festival. They have since conducted nationwide tours in 2017 and 2019, generating significant acclaim in each city. For this third national tour, 12 world-class musicians will come together, bringing a vibrant and varied program to your city. Experience the music of SKO Brass, renowned for its "orchestral-like, majestic, and brilliant sound"—an auditory experience not to be missed!

Seiji Ozawa Matsumoto Festival Special Performance
Saito Kinen Orchestra Brass Ensemble

【Matsumoto】
Feb. 13, 2025 (Thu) 19:00
The Harmony Hall

Ticket Price (tax included)
S ¥6,000 U-25* ¥3,000 (All seats reserved)

【Tokyo】
Feb. 19, 2025 (Wed) 19:00
Sumida Triphony Hall Main Hall

Ticket Price (tax included)
S ¥6,000 A ¥4,000 U-25* ¥2,000 (All seats reserved)

*U-25 tickets are only available via OMF Web Ticket.

Tickets will go on sale from 10:00 AM on Saturday, October 5, 2024, through the OMF Web Ticket and ticket agencies!

Presented by Saito Kinen Foundation / Seiji Ozawa Matsumoto Festival Executive Committee
In cooperation with the Public Interest Incorporated Foundation Sumida Ward Cultural Promotion Foundation (Sumida Triphony Hall Designated Manager) [Tokyo]

Saito Kinen Orchestra Brass Ensemble 2025 Japan tour
【Okayama】Feb. 14, 2025 (Fri) Okayama Symphony Hall
Presented by Okayama cultural arts Creation Foundation

【Hiroshima】Feb. 15, 2025 (Sat) WOODONE Sakurapia Hall
Presented by NPO Music brings Peace

【Shiga】Feb. 16, 2025 (Sun) Biwako Hall Center for the Performing Arts, Shiga Main Theatre
Presented by Biwako Hall Center for the Performing Arts, Shiga

【Kanagawa】Feb. 18, 2025 (Tue) MUZA Kawasaki Symphony Hall
Presented by Kanagawa Geijutsu Kyokai

【Aichi】Feb. 20, 2025 (Thu) Tokai City Arts Theatre Large Hall
Presented by General Incorporated Association Aichi Chamber Orchestra

【Tokushima】Feb. 22, 2025 (Sat) Tokushima Arts Foundation for Culture Awagin Hall
Presented by Tokushima Prefecture Cultural Promotion Foundation

【Ibaraki】Feb. 24, 2025 (Mon / Holiday) MITO CITY CIVIC CENTER GLOBIS Hall
Presented by Mito Arts Foundation for the Promotion of the Arts

*Ticket prices, sale dates, and other details may vary by venue. Please refer to the official website of each organizer or contact the phone number listed on the back of the flyer for more information.

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