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Opera Mozart: "Le nozze di Figaro" rehearsal invite 2nd year junior high school students in Nagano Prefecture

In celebration of its 30th anniversary, The Seiji Ozawa Matsumoto Festival would like to express its sincere gratitude to Nagano locals by inviting them to attend open rehearsals.

Please see here for information of "Orchestra Concert Open Rehearsal for Nagano residents"

Opera Mozart: "Le nozze di Figaro" rehearsal invite 2nd year junior high school students in Nagano Prefecture

Director Seiji Ozawa's passion to deliver classical music to children has been a pillar of the festival since beginning the Saito Kinen Festival Matsumoto in 1992. Each year the festival has invited 6th year elementary school children to the “Concert for Children” and 1st year junior high school students to the “Opera for Children”. Unfortunately, the worldwide Covid-19 pandemic caused the cancellation of the last two festivals. Thus, the current 2nd year junior high school students have missed two seasons and were not able to appreciate these educational programs. Director Seiji Ozawa, and The Seiji Ozawa Matsumoto Festival Executive Committee will invite 100 pairs of Nagano Prefecture students and a guardian to Opera Performance Rehearsal.

Aug. 19 (Fri) Matsumoto Performing Arts Centre Main Hall
Door Open 14:30 / Start 15:00 / Close 16:30

*Opera: Mozart “Le nozze di Figaro” Rehearsal will be open to 100 pairs of second-year junior high school students and one accompanying guardian with residence in Nagano Prefecture.
*Please note that the rehearsals may not cover the entire program, or the order of the music may be changed.

Saito Kinen Orchestra
Conductor: Nodoka Okisawa

Il Conte di Almaviva: Samuel Dale Johnson
La Contessa di Almaviva: Ailyn Pérez
Susanna: Ying Fang
Figaro: Philippe Sly and more

Second-year junior high school students and one accompanying guardian with residence in Nagano Prefecture are welcome.
If more than 100 pairs apply, a lottery drawing will take place and tickets will be sent to those who are selected.

How to apply: Through web form
Web form：https://logoform.jp/f/9xvsl
Application Close on Aug. 10 (wed) 17:00

*The events may be cancelled due to Covid status on the days of rehearsal, so please check the latest information on The Seiji Ozawa Matsumoto Festival official website.

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A renewed sign board at Matsumoto City Hall has been installed!

The new sign board at Matsumoto City Hall in Ote has been renewed and features a photo of the Saito Kinen Orchestra and Director Seiji Ozawa in 2016, alongside the festival logo. Matsumoto is ready for the Seiji Ozawa Matsumoto Festival and welcomes you to come and enjoy the city as well!

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 "Le nozze di Figaro" themed events at two venues in Matsumoto on Aug 7! 

"Unraveling Le nozze di Figaro with the Cembalo" will be held at the Agata no Mori Bunka Kaikan Auditorium with two artists from the opera. Mr. Takuya Nemoto, who has been a regular face at the festival for many years and will be the opera’s chorus conductor, will analyze the charm of the opera by playing selections from "Le nozze di Figaro" on the cembalo. At the same event Stage Director Laurie Feldman will give a presentation about the production, which is based on the original concept by director Laurent Pelly and with whom she has collaborated closely throughout the creation.

For those eager to enjoy the opera more deeply, or for those who have yet to decide to attend this year’s production, please join and rediscover the beauty of the opera by hearing from both artists!

"The 30th Anniversary Demae Concert” is also scheduled at the Matsumoto City Museum of Art on the same day. Female cover singers of "Le nozze di Figaro" will perform highlights from the famous opera. Both events are free of charge. Enjoy the great opportunity!

2022OMF Special Event -Unraveling Le nozze di Figaro with the Cembalo-
Aug. 7 (Sun) Agata no Mori Bunka Kaikan Auditorium

Door Open：10:30 　／　Start：11:00　／　Close：12:00
Starring：Takuya Nemoto ("Le nozze di Figaro" Chorus Master)
　　　 Laurie Feldman ("Le nozze di Figaro" Stage Director)
Entrance Free
Max: 150 people

30th Anniversary Demae Concert in Matsumoto City Museum of Art - Le nozze di Susanna?-
Aug. 7 (Sun) Matsumoto City Museum of Art Entrance Hall

Door Open：18:15 　／　Start：18:30　／　Close：19:30
Starring：Marlen Nahhas (La Contessa di Almaviva)
Rena Fujii (Susanna)
　　　 Yuki Akimoto (Cherubino)
Ai Ishii (Marcellina)
　　　 Karin Tsunezuka (Barbarina)　
Entrance Free
Max: 80 people

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Check out the gigantic Mosaic art banner at Matsumoto Station !

Celebrating 30 years with new artwork! Mosaic Art at Matsumoto Station has been installed to commemorate the 30th anniversary of OMF.

The mosaic art is made of more than 40,000 photos taken at the festival from 1992 to 2021, creating the image of Seiji Ozawa and the Saito Kinen Orchestra. The photos include not only performances, but also significant festival events such as Parades and Joint Concerts in which the citizens of Matsumoto also participated. The large art piece welcomes all visitors to “The Music City Matsumoto”.

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OMF Chamber Music Study Group - Lied Duo - Recital artists are here!

Singers and pianists who participate OMF Chamber Music Study Group - Liedduo - Recital are now on the website.

This year, the festival welcomes Ms. Mitsuko Shirai as a teacher again since 2019 and has Liedduo Masterclass at Okushiga Kogen. We will have concerts in Okushiga and Matsumoto to show their growth.

See here for the details of the program.

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Saito Kinen Orchestra Member lists for Orchestra Concert and Opera

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OMF Photo Exhibitions at MIDORI Matsumoto & The Hachijuni Bank Gallery

OMF Photo Exhibitions are now taking place at MIDORI Matsumoto and The Hachijuni Bank Gallery in Ote, Matsumoto city.

2022OMF　Festival Photo Exhibition

MIDORI MATSUMOTO　2F
July 19 (Tue) - September 8 (Thu)

The Hachijuni Bank Gallery
July 15 (Fri) - September 9 (Fri)

Exhibitions of photographs from SKF/OMF taken by official photographer Michiharu Okubo.

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Chamber Concert III ～SKO Brass Ensemble～ performance video is arrived!

Chamber Concert III ～SKO Brass Ensemble～ performance video is arrived! Please see Program Page for the great performance video. The video is a live from 2019 Tokyo performance.

Chamber Concert III ～SKO Brass Ensemble

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10 days till 2022OMF Ticket sales! Here's a video of "Let's go to Matsumoto".

10 days till 2022OMF all tickets go on sale!

Here is a short movie of our beautiful hometown, Matsumoto city in Nagano prefecture.

We are looking forward to seeing you in Matsumoto!

【Let’s go to Matsumoto Short Movie】

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2022OMF Official Leaflet is arrived!

2022 Seiji Ozawa Matsumoto Festival Official Leaflet has arrived! As well as the list of all programs of this year, you may find the most anticipated Saito Kinen Orchestra Member list too. The printed version will be available at classical music concerts and concert halls. Please take a look when you find the signature cover by Mr. Hiroshi Senju with OMF 30th specail logo.

2022OMF Offical Leaflet

※Saito Kinen Orchestra Member List includes musicians who play at "30th Anniversary Special Concerts" in November. Member list of each programs will be announced shortly.