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!
"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
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”.
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.
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.
