2019OMF Leaflet and message from Director Seiji Ozawa are here!
2019 Seiji Ozawa Matsumoto Festival Leaflet is here!
Please take a look at the details of 8 paid programs, educational programs, open events, Saito Kinen Orchestra member list (as of today) and seating map.
（Ticket Information Dial written on the leaflet will be open on May 9th (thu) 10:00 AM)
Message from Director Seiji Ozawa
This will be the 28th season since the Saito Kinen Orchestra settled in Matsumoto and launched a music festival. It has been many years now, and I sense that the seeds we planted are gradually starting to bear fruit.
When I’m riding a train or walking along a road in Tokyo, sometimes a young, respectable stranger will approach me and say, “I performed under your baton at the gymnasium or castle in Matsumoto a long time ago.”
Some children who sang in the Children’s Chorus in operas I conducted are now working hard as professional singers. All of these bring me the greatest happiness.
I am thrilled that this year, Fabio (Luisi) will conduct the opera for the first time in a while, and that our close colleague Radek (Baborák) will conduct at Matsumoto for the first time.
Diego (Matheuz), who has become a familiar presence at the Festival, is another conductor whom I greatly trust.
Also, I am personally very excited because the programs are full of pieces that I love.
Together with my deeply treasured Saito Kinen Orchestra, I wholeheartedly look forward to seeing everyone this summer in Matsumoto.
I would also be absolutely delighted if the music we create in Matsumoto continues to reach many.
