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2023OMF Mo. Williams × Mo. Denève × SKO Orchestra Concert Program B on NHK "4K Premium Theater ”!

2023OMF Orchestra Concert - Program B will be broadcast on Aug. 26 (Mon) 1:10- on Japan’s public broadcaster NHK’s program slot “4K Premium Theater". A precious record of Mo. John Williams’s performance for the first time in 30 years; joint by Mo. Stéphane Denève who returned to Matsumoto after 10 years. Director Seiji Ozawa also appeared at the curtain call, celebrating miraculous performance of two conductors with the Saito Kinen Orchestra (SKO) together with the audience.

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Aug. 26 (Mon) 1:10 -
NHK "4K Premium Theater"

2023 Seiji Ozawa Matsumoto Festival
Orchestra Concert Program B

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《All John Williams Program》

Saito Kinen Orchestra
Conductors: John Williams, Stéphane Denève

Recorded: 2023 Sep. 2, at Kissei Bunka Hall (Nagano-ken Matsumoto Bunka Kaikan), Matsumoto, Japan

Reference Link: 2023OMF Orchestra Concert Program B

Note: This program broadcast is limited to Japan.

Aug. 25 (Sun) OMF Opera Puccini: “Gianni Schicchi” Tickets for the Day Information

OMF Opera Puccini: “Gianni Schicchi” Tickets for the Day Information

Aug. 25 (Sun) performance
Venue: Matsumoto Performing Arts Centre Main Hall

Tickets Sold Out

Door Open: 14:30
Start: 15:00

Notice of Cancellation: Welcome Street Live / Screen Concert @ Matsumoto Castle Park on Aug. 24th Due to weather conditions

Due to the forecasted rain, tomorrow's Welcome Street Live and the Screen Concert featuring the Aug. 16th recording of Orchestra Concert Program B, conducted by Nodoka Okisawa, at Matsumoto Castle Park have been cancelled. However, the Screen Concert at Agetsuchi Theater will take place as planned.

[Cancellations Due to Rain Forecast]
Aug. 24th
14:00: Welcome Street Live @ Matsumoto Castle Park
18:30: Screen Concert @ Matsumoto Castle Park

[As Scheduled]
18:30 (Doors open at 18:00): Screen Concert @ Agetsuchi Theater

We appreciate your understanding.

Aug. 24 (Sat) Chamber Concert Ⅲ Tickets for the Day Information

Chamber Concert Ⅲ Tickets information

Aug. 24 (Sat) performance
Venue: The Harmony Hall

Tickets Sold Out

Door Open: 14:30
Start: 15:00

Order your 2024OMF goods online!

2024OMF official goods available online! Newly added items: OMF Soft Shell Jacket, Bahama Shirt (4 colors), Polo Shirt (2 colors) , T-shirt (2 colors) , cross bag, 2024OMF official program book, etc..

You can purchase the official goods at the OMF online shop at https://omf.stores.jp/. The items will be shipped in 7 days after purchase.

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Venue-Limited Sale
Columbia Bahama Shirt

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photos: Takeshi Yamada/2024OMF

Special Exhibition "Seiji Ozawa - Days in Matsumoto" at Matsumoto City Museum of Art [Reposted: Aug. 20]

As part of the 2024OMF "Celebrating Seiji in Matsumoto” Events, a special exhibition, "Seiji Ozawa - Days in Matsumoto," will be held at the Matsumoto City Museum of Art. The exhibition will feature 67 photographs highlighting Seiji Ozawa's time in Matsumoto beyond his performances over the past 30 years. It will also display the piano that paved his way to a career in music, various certificates and trophies, and personal items he cherished, such as his beloved Boston Red Sox jacket.


Matsumoto City Museum of Art(4-2-22, Chuo, Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture)
Aug. 21 (Wed) – Sep. 1 (Sun) *Free admission

We look forward to welcoming you there.

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Aug. 21 (Wed) , Aug. 22(Thu) Orchestra Concert Program C Tickets for the Day Information

Orchestra Concert Program C Tickets for the Day Information

Aug. 21 (Wed) performance
Venue: Kissei Bunka Hall
Tickets for the Day Sales Start: 17:30
Ticket Price: S ¥22,000 / A ¥18,000 yen (All seats reserved)

Door Open: 18:30
Start: 19:00

Aug. 22 (Thu) performance
Venue: Kissei Bunka Hall
Tickets for the Day Sales Start: 14:30
Ticket Price: S ¥22,000 / A ¥18,000 yen (All seats reserved)

Door Open: 15:30
Start: 16:00

Orchestra Concert Program A/B/C Shuttle Bus Service available [Reposted: Aug. 19]

◎ Please use public transportation!
Due to the renovation work of the "Air Water Arena Matsumoto (General Gymnasium)" located on the same premises as the "Kissei Bunka Hall" where the "Orchestra Concert" will be held, the number of parking spaces has been significantly reduced. We kindly ask for your cooperation in using public transportation.

Shuttle busses will be available for the Orchestra Concert Program A/B/C to and from Kissei Bunka Hall and Matsumoto Station.
Please note that the shuttle bus boarding point at Matsumoto Station has been changed from last year. Please check the details below.


◼️Shuttle Buss Schedule

Aug 10 (Sat) Orchestra Concert Program A
Aug 11 (Sun) Orchestra Concert Program A
Aug 17 (Sat) Orchestra Concert Program B

To Kissei Bunka Hall:HOTEL Ace Inn Matsumoto (Approximately 1 minutes on foot from Matsumoto Station Castle Exit (East Exit))  13:00 / 13:15 / 14:00 / 14:15
To Matsumoto Station:Kissei Bunka Hall 17:00(Stops at Matsumoto Station Castle Exit)

Aug 16 (Fri) Orchestra Concert Program B
Aug 21 (Wed) Orchestra Concert Program C

To Kissei Bunka Hall:HOTEL Ace Inn Matsumoto (Approximately 1 minutes on foot from Matsumoto Station Castle Exit (East Exit))  17:00 / 17:15 / 18:00 / 18:15
To Matsumoto Station:Kissei Bunka Hall 21:00(Stops at Matsumoto Station Castle Exit)

Aug 22 (Thu) Orchestra Concert Program C
To Kissei Bunka Hall:HOTEL Ace Inn Matsumoto (Approximately 1 minutes on foot from Matsumoto Station Castle Exit (East Exit))  14:00 / 14:15 / 15:00 / 15:15
To Matsumoto Station:Kissei Bunka Hall 21:00(Stops at Matsumoto Station Castle Exit)

※ The boarding location before the performance has changed from last year.
 (Last year) Matsumoto Station Alps Exit (West Exit)
  ↓
 (This year) In front of Hotel Ace Inn Matsumoto (Approximately 1 minutes on foot from Matsumoto Station Castle Exit (East Exit))"

■HOTEL Ace Inn Matsumoto
Exit the ticket gate at Matsumoto Station and proceed to the right towards the Matsumoto Station Castle Exit. Go down the escalator at the end. After descending the escalator and exiting through the Matsumoto Station Castle Exit, proceed to the right. The path leads to the side of the hotel. The hotel faces the station square, and it takes about 1 minute on foot from the station exit.
https://www.ace-inn.net/location/

◼️Where to purchase the shuttle bus tickets
Matsumoto Station : Ticket stand can be found at HOTEL Ace Inn Matsumoto.
Kissei Bunka Hall : Ticket can be purchased 1 hour prior to the performance or during intermission in the hall lobby. You may also purchase tickets nearby the bus stop after the concert if there are any remaining bus tickets.

◼️Shuttle bus fares
Adult 250 Yen (Junior High school student and over)
Child 130 Yen (Elementary school student and under)
※Children under 6 years old is free of charge per 1 adult. More than 1 child under 6 years old per 1 adult will be charged for the child fare.
※Infant (under 1 year old) are free.

Aug. 18 (Sun) Chamber Concert Ⅱ Tickets for the Day Information

Chamber Concert Ⅱ Tickets information

Aug. 18 (Sun) performance
Venue: The Harmony Hall

Venue: The Harmony Hall
Tickets for the Day Sales Start: 13:30
Ticket Price: ¥6000 / U-25: ¥3000(All seats reserved)

Door Open: 14:30
Start: 15:00

Special Program on Seiji Ozawa to Air on Asahi Broadcasting Nagano on Aug.18!

Tomorrow, Aug.18 (Sun) at 10:00AM, Asahi Broadcasting Nagano will air a special program on Seiji Ozawa titled "Endless Applause Forever… Seiji Ozawa’s Legacy for the Future."
The program will feature Asahi Broadcasting Nagano’s exclusive archival footage, along with reflections on Seiji Ozawa's life and accomplishments through the words of those who knew him well. Be sure to tune in!