News / August 2016

Aug 30, 2016

Cozy & Special "Demae" Concerts took place on Aug 29

On Aug 29 (Mon), Saito Kinen Orchestra members performed in places such as hospitals, homes for elderly and institutions for disabled. “Demae” is the Japanese word for meal delivery – these concerts are designed to deliver the joy of the music to those music lovers who are otherwise unable to attend the concerts. Thank you all for coming to the concerts.

Cozy Concert ＠Institutun for disabled Moo
Special Demae Concert ＠Iida Municipal Hospital

【Saito Kinen Orchestra Members】
Vaiolin： Sayaka Kinoshiro, Mai Tategami
Viola：Masahiro Chihara
Cello：Ichiro Hasebe

Cozy Concert ＠Ryoiku Center Mirai
Special Demae Concert @JA Nagano Koseiren Shinonoi General Hospital

【Saito Kinen Orchestra Members】
Vaiolin: Kagesawa Keiko, Asuka Yano
Viola: Kasumi Matsuyama
Cello: Rei Tsujimoto

Shibafu Concert ＠Kissei Bunka Hall Garden

【Saito Kinen Orchestra Members】
Horn: Maro Abe, Yasushi Katsumata, Koharu Tajima, Asako Yamamoto

Aug 25, 2016

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2016OMF Newsletter Vol.13

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2016OMF Orchestra Concert Program A & B closed in standing ovation!

On Aug 18 (Thu), 2016OMF welcomed the opening night of Orchestra Concerts. After 4 shows, the concerts closed on Aug 22 (Mon).
Orchestra Concert Program A opened with Honegger: Symphony No.3 conducted by Fabio Luisi. The concert master Takumi Komoriya and 88 SKO members performed powerful "Liturgique". After the interval, OMF Director Seiji Ozawa appeared on the stage with 63 SKO members, passionately conducting Beethoven: Symphony No.7.
Fabio Luisi whose showing at the OMF is third in a row for the first time, conducted one of his favorite pieces Mahler: Symphony No.2 in Orchestra Concert Program B. Soloists Rie Miyake and Mihoko Fujimura sang beautiful solos. Both orchestra concerts closed in standing ovation.
Next SKO Concert will take place on Aug 28 (Sat) Seiji Ozawa Matsumoto Festival Gig. Toshiaki Murakami will conduct Prokofiev: Excerpts from the ballet "Romeo and Juliet", Ibert: Divertissement pour orchestre de chambre, Marcus Roberts: Rhapsody in D (newly commissioned work/world premiere), and Seiji Ozawa will perform Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue with Marcus Roberts Trio.

Chamber Concert opens with distinguished program this year, too!

On Aug 20 (Sat), Michelangelo String Quartet performed at the Harmony Hall. Audience welcomed warmly Nobuko Imai, Mihaela Martin, Daniel Austrich, Frans Helmerson who came back to Matsumoto after three years. Cellist Jing Zhao joined the quartet for Boccherini: String Quintet in C major, and Ryo Sasaki joined for Brahms: String Sextet No.1. Full-house audience applause wouldn't stop after nearly two hours of the moving performance.
Chamber Concert II will take place on Aug 27 (Sat) also at the Harmony Hall notorious for its great acoustics. Flutist Jacques Zoon, Cellist Iseut Chuat, Harpist Naoko Yoshino, Violinist Tatsuya Yabe, Naoko Ogihara, Violinist Yoshiko Kawamoto, Clarinet player Scott Andrews and Pianist Akira Eguchi - the distinguish SKO members promise to deliver an outstanding performance. Walk-in tickets will be available for purchase at The Harmony Hall on 27 from 2pm.

Photobook “Seiji Ozawa” out on sale!

Photobook “Seiji Ozawa” (Publisher: Shinchosha) assembling photos of OMF official photographer Michiharu Okubo will be out on sale on Aug 31 (Wed). The photobook features the photos Mr.Okubo has been taking for over 30 years. It captures Seiji Ozawa conducting international orchestras such the ones of Vienna, Berlin, Paris, Boston, including Saito Kinen Orchestra in Matsumoto, Ozawa International Chamber Music Academy Okushiga, Asia, Caravan with Cellist Rostropovich, as well as private photos with other musicians and much more. The book also contains memories and episodes written by Seiji Ozawa himself. Photobook "Seiji Ozawa" will be go on sale in advance at Seiji Ozawa Matsumoto Festival Gig on Aug 28 (Sun).

2016OMF goods available on Online!

2016OMF goods are available for purchase on online! Tenugui (Japanese towel), stole, reading glasses, hand mirror, amenity bag, furoshiki (Japanese handkerchief), eco bag, totebag are newly added to goods lineup from this year. Key chains and Sol Schwartz X Kume Seni original T shirt with the director Seiji Ozawa illustrate are also available for purchase. Please check the OMF official goods website for details.

OMF Newsletter Contact

Seiji Ozawa Matsumoto Festival Executive Committee
3-18-13 Ote Matsumoto-shi Nagano 390-0874 JAPAN
TEL：0263-39-0001
Email: omfnews@ozawa-festival.com

Please refrain from misuse or copying of the information provided.
©2016 Seiji Ozawa Matsumoto Festival, All rights reserved.

Aug 20, 2016

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Traffic regulations for 2016OMF Open Event Parade

2016OMF Open Event Parade / Join Performance will take place on Aug 21 (Sat) in Matsumoto City. The traffic will be regulated during the Parade time. Please see the Traffic Regulations map below for details.

Traffic Regulations

Aug 21 (Sat) 2016OMF Open Event Parade / Joint Performance

【Street Performance】
9:10～　Matsumoto Station Plaza
（Chikumano Junior High School Brass Band/Matsumoto City Marching Band/Matsumoto Mothers Ensemble Apple/THE BANDA）

【Parade】
9:30～　In front of M WING～Matsumoto Catle Park（Total 53 groups）

【Joint Performance】
11:00～　Matsumoto Castle Honmaru Garden National Treasure
Program：Radetzky-marsch, Anthem of Nagano Prefecture ”Shinano No Kuni”
Conductor：Kyosuke Matsushita

Aug 15, 2016

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CD Concert has been cancelled

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the 2016OMF Season CD concert unfortunately has had to be cancelled.
The OMF Office sincerely apologizes for this sudden change and the inconvenience caused.

Aug 15, 2016

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2016OMF Newsletter Vol.12

Seiji Ozawa & Fabio Luisi arrived in Matsumoto!

On Aug 12 (Fri), OMF Director Seiji Ozawa arrived in Matsumoto and held the first rehearsal with SKO for Orchestra Concert Program A. Matsumoto Ciy Mayor Akira Sugenoya and OMF Executive Committee Chairman Mutsuo Kanzawa greeted the maestro at the backdoor of the Kissei Bunka Hall. In on-the-spot interview prior to the rehearsal, Seiji Ozawa expresses his thoughtsBeethoven: Symphony No.7., a piece he will be conducting this year.
On the following day, OMF guest conductor Fabio Luisi also arrived in the city holding a first rehearsal with the SKO. Fabio received great reviews from both the audience and critics last year with Mahler: Symphony No. 5. This year he conducts Mahler: Symphony No.2 "The Resurrection" with SKO, singers Rie Miyake, Mihoko Fujimura and 112 member OMF Chorus. For ticket purchase, please see Ticket Pia website.

Outdoor Screen Concert Venues

Orchestra Concert Program A on Aug 22 (Mon) is going to be screened outdoor live. The outdoor screen concert will take place at total 9 cities, including 3 venues in Matsumoto city. (Tokyo will be screened on Sep 13 (Tue)).Along with Honegger: Symphony No.3 conducted by Fabio Luisi, please enjoy Beethoven: Symphony No.7 conducted by Seiji Ozawa on large screen and great sound system. For more information, please see here.

Archive video footage released on OMF website!

Special footages of 2015OMF and 2014SKF performances are now available online on each program page of OMF website. 2015OMF Orchestra Concert Program A Haydn: Symphony No.82 & Mahler: Symphony No.5 conducted by Fabio Luisi. 2015OMF Orchestra Concert Program B Beethoven: Symphony No.2 conducted by Seiji Ozawa. 2015OMF Chamber Concert I with late great timapnist Robert Altmann, and great performance by SKO Brass Ensemble are out on 2015OMF Chamber Concert II webpage. 2014SKF special stage with Matsuomoto city born ballet dancer Haruo Niyama performed with Seiji Ozawa and SKO, and Rhapsody in Blue performance with Marcus Roberts Trio is also available here to watch.

CD Concert has been cancelled

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the 2016OMF Season CD concert unfortunately has had to be cancelled. The OMF Office sincerely apologizes for this sudden change and the inconvenience caused.

OMF Newsletter Contact

Seiji Ozawa Matsumoto Festival Executive Committee
3-18-13 Ote Matsumoto-shi Nagano 390-0874 JAPAN
TEL：0263-39-0001
Email: omfnews@ozawa-festival.com

Aug 10, 2016

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2016OMF Newsletter Vol.11

2016 Seiji Ozawa Matsumoto Festival has started!

On Aug 9 (Tue) OMF Chamber Music Study Group - Brass Ensemble- performed at Agata no Mori Bunka Kaikan marking the beginning of 2016OMF. Rich harmony of brass instruments filled the dusk of Matsumoto City welcoming the numerous audience excited to celebrate the opening of the 2016OMF Season.
The OMF invites all interested to join us at our next free of charge open event - Welcome Street Live - on Aug 13 (Sat) 16:00 - 19:00 held at Matsumoto Station Plaza. We look forward to seeing you there!

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Grammy winning Special Exhibition at Matsumoto City Museum of Art! Unveiling Grammy trophy!

In 2016 February, the recording of 2013SKF Opera Ravel: L' enfant et les sortilèges, conducted by Seiji Ozawa and performed by the Saito Kinen Orchestra, has won the 58th Grammy Award for Best Opera Recording. Celebrating its winning, Grammy winning Special Exhibition will take place at Matsumoto City Museum of Art from Aug 22 (Mon) to Aug 26 (Fri).
Seiji Ozawa, the Director of OMF, has been nominated for the Grammy at various times in the past. His past nominated albums were all international recordings. It is the first time for the Saito Kinen Orchestra to be nominated for the Grammy award and the first time both for Seiji Ozawa and the Saito Kinen Orchestra to win the Grammy.Along with the conductor and Saito Kinen Orchestra, SKF Matsumoto Choir and SKF Matsumoto Children Choir won the award.
At this Special Exhibition, along with the Grammy Trophy, 2013SKF opera production performance photos, recorded footage, backstage photos will be also exhibited. We are looking forward to welcoming you at the exhibition!

2013SKF Ravel: L' enfant et les sortilèges Grammy winning Special Exhibition
Date: Aug 22 (Mon) - Aug 26 (Fri)
Open: 9:00～17:00 (Last entry 16:30)
Venue： Matsumoto City Museum of Art Multiperpose Hall
Admission Free

OMF Newsletter Contact

Seiji Ozawa Matsumoto Festival Executive Committee
3-18-13 Ote Matsumoto-shi Nagano 390-0874 JAPAN
TEL：0263-39-0001
Email: omfnews@ozawa-festival.com

Please refrain from misuse or copying of the information provided.
©2016 Seiji Ozawa Matsumoto Festival, All rights reserved.

Aug 9, 2016

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2013SKF Opera Ravel: L' enfant et les sortilèges CD Grammy winning Special Exhibition at Matsumoto City Museum of Art! Unveiling Grammy trophy!

In 2016 February, the recording of 2013SKF Opera Ravel: L' enfant et les sortilèges, conducted by Seiji Ozawa and performed by the Saito Kinen Orchestra, has won the 58th Grammy Award for Best Opera Recording. Celebrating its winning, Grammy winning Special Exhibition will take place at Matsumoto City Museum of Art from Aug 22 (Mon) to Aug 26 (Fri).

Seiji Ozawa, the Director of OMF, has been nominated for the Grammy at various times in the past. His past nominated albums were all international recordings. It is the first time for the Saito Kinen Orchestra to be nominated for the Grammy award and the first time both for Seiji Ozawa and the Saito Kinen Orchestra to win the Grammy.Along with the conductor and Saito Kinen Orchestra, SKF Matsumoto Choir and SKF Matsumoto Children Choir won the award.　

At this Special Exhibition, along with the Grammy Trophy, 2013SKF opera production performance photos, recorded footage, backstage photos will be also exhibited.

We are looking forward to welcoming you at the exhibition!

2013SKF Ravel: L' enfant et les sortilèges Grammy winning Special Exhibition

Date：Aug 22 (Mon) – Aug 26 (Fri)
Time：9:00 -17:00　（Last entry 16:30)
Venue：Matsumoto City Museum of Art Multipurpose Hall
Admission Free

Aug 9, 2016

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2016OMF Opens TODAY!

2016Seiji Ozawa Matsumoto Festival opens Today!

Along with OMF artistic director Seiji Ozawa and Saito Kinen Orchestra, numerous guest artists will give tremendous boost to the festival. Fabio Luisi comes back to Matsumoto as the first guest conductor who has been invited for the third year in a row. We also welcome Michelangelo String Quartet, 2013SKF “L’enfant et les sortiléges” Grammy winning singers Marie Lenormand, Anna Christy, Jean-Paul Fouchecourt, and Marcus Roberts Trio with a world premiere performance. Seiji Ozawa Academy Orchestra shall this year again present the results of their one week study in Okushiga highlands.

The opening program is OMF Chamber Music Study Group -Brass Ensemble- concert held tonight 7pm at Agata no Mori Bunka Kaikan. Strong and clear sound of brass instruments will announce the beginning of the festival beautifully.
Ticket purchase on the day still available!

We are looking forward to seeing all of you in Matsumoto!

Aug 8, 2016

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2016OMF Chamber Music Study Group -Brass Ensemble- Ticket on day purchase and numbered ticket distribution

OMF Chamber Music Study Group -Brass Ensemble-

Date Aug. 9 (Tue) 18:00

Place Agata no Mori Bunka Kaikan

OMF office would like to announce that ticket on day for OMF Chamber Music Study Group -Brass Ensemble- concert can be purchased from 18:00 on the day of performance. Ticket price per one ticket per person is 1,000 yen.

Numbered ticket distribution
We will be distributing the numbered ticket for entry to the concert from 17:00.
The door will open at 18:30. The guests will be asked to line up in front of the main entrance 10 minutes before the door open. Please note that due to the stage setting preparations, the door open time may be delayed.

Aug 8, 2016

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2016OMF Orchestra Concert Program B Soloist Change Announcement

Christine Goerke, the soloist of the 2016OMF Orchestra Concert Program B - Mahler: Symphony No.2 scheduled for Aug 19 and 21, due to health reasons has cancelled her appearance. She will be replaced by a Japanese soloist Mihoko Fujimura.
We sincerely apologize for all the trouble this change may cause and truly appreciate your understanding.

Orchestra Concert Program B Mahler: Symphony No.2 in C minor "The Resurrection"
Aug 19 (Fri) 19:00
Aug 21 (Sun) 16:00
Kissei Bunka Hall (Nagano-ken Matsumoto Bunka Kaikan)

Scheduled Soloist: Alto: Christine Goerke
Soloist change: Alto: Mihoko Fujimura

Saito Kinen Orchestra
Conductor: Fabio Luisi

※Please note that no ticket refunds or exchanges will be made due to this program change.
※Please be aware of the above program change before purchasing your tickets.

Mihoko Fujimura Profile