Thank you for coming to OMF Chamber Music Study Group - Lied Duo - Recital at Agata no Mori Bunka Kaikan Auditorium. Encore were:
Yoshinao Nakada: Natsu no Omoide (Summer Memory)
R. Schumann: Dunkler Lichtglanz, blinder Blick (Spanische Liebeslieder)
OMF Chamber Music Study Group - Lied Duo - Recital Tickets information
Admission Tickets Distribution Start：13:00
Tickets for the Day Sales Start：13:30 （1000 yen/General seating）
Alignment to enter the venue start：14:15
Door Open：14:30
Start：15:00
The Seiji Ozawa Matsumoto Festival, which was established in 1992 as the “Saito Kinen Festival Matsumoto”, is celebrating its 30th anniversary due in large part to the support of so many over the years. A number of free events are scheduled throughout Matsumoto city as a token of gratitude. The Demae Concerts at Matsumoto Castle and Shinmai Media Garden are two of the open events and will feature a world premiere performance of a fanfare composed to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the festival.
30th Anniversary Demae Concert at Matsumoto Castle
Aug. 31 (Wed) Matsumoto Castle Honmaru Garden (Tsukimi Yagura)
Door Open 18:30 / Start 19:00 / Close 19:20 (cancel in case of rain)
Composed by Saito Kinen Orchestra trumpeter Osamu Takahashi, the “Seiji Ozawa Matsumoto Festival 30th Anniversary Fanfare” will be world premiered by members of the SKO Brass Ensemble from the national treasure Tsukimi Yagura in Matsumoto Castle. The scale " Sol Mi Fa - FE" in the melody of the fanfare represents “SOMF-FE" = "Seiji Ozawa Matsumoto Festival-Forever". A motif from the melody "Shinano no Kuni" is also featured in the fanfare.
《Artists》Saito Kinen Orchestra Brass Ensemble
Trumpet: Gábor Tarkövi, Karl Sodl, Osamu Takahashi, Takaya Hattori
Horn: Andrej Žust, Yasushi Katsumata, Maro Abe
Trombone: Walter Voglmayr, Shinichi Go, Johann Ströcker
Tuba: Peter Link
Percussion: Satoshi Takeshima
《Program》
Osamu Takahashi: Seiji Ozawa Matsumoto Festival 30th Anniversary Fanfare (*World Premiere)
Henry Purcell: Suite From “The Fairy Queen”
Free admission
*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.
30th Anniversary Demae Concert at Shinmai Media Garden
Sep. 1 (Thu) Shinmai Media Garden Hall
Door Open 11:30 / Start 12:00 / Close 12:40
The Seiji Ozawa Music Academy Orchestra, which will be playing the "Opera for Children" and "Concert for Children" later in the Festival, will perform at Shinmai Media Garden Hall. Additionally, this event happens to land on Director Ozawa's 87th birthday! Please come relax with some classical music and help us celebrate Director Ozawa’s special day.
《Artists》Seiji Ozawa Music Academy Orchestra Members
Free admission.
*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.
Volunteer members of the Saito Kinen Orchestra (SKO) will celebrate the "Matsumoto City Coming of Age Ceremony" on Sunday, August 14th at Kissei Bunka Hali. The ceremony originally scheduled in 2021 was canceled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. SKO will perform upon the request of Matsumoto City to honor approximately 2,800 attendees who have reached adulthood during these difficult times.
Matsumoto City Coming of Age Ceremony
Aug. 14 (Sun) Part I Open 11:00 / Part II Open 15:00
*Saito Kinen Orchestra volunteer members will give a performance at both ceremonies.
《SKO members》
Violin: Ribon Aida, Chiharu Taki, Mai Tategami, Yuki Naoi, Chisako Naoe, Tatsuya Yabe
Viola: Tomomi Shinozaki, Maiko Takimoto
Cello: Sumire Kudo, Hiroyasu Yamamoto
Contrabass: Hiroshi Ikematsu
《Program》
Mozart: Divertimento K.136
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.
Orchestra Concert Open Rehearsal for Nagano residents
Without the continuous and generous support of Nagano residents The Seiji Ozawa Matsumoto Festival would not be in the fortunate position of celebrating its 30th anniversary. As a small token of our gratitude, the Orchestra Concert rehearsal will be open to the residents of Nagano for the first time since 2014.
Aug. 26 (Fri) Kissei Bunka Hall (Nagano-ken Matsumoto Bunka Kaikan)
Door Open 10:30 / Start 11:00 / Close 13:30
*Please note that the rehearsal schedule is subject to change and the entire program may not be rehearsed.
Saito Kinen Orchestra
Conductor: Charles Dutoit
Sho: Mayumi Miyata (Ceremonial)
Takemitsu: Ceremonial –An Autumn Ode–
Debussy: "Images" pour orchestre
Stravinsky: Le Sacre du Printemps
*Residents of Nagano are welcome. Please bring your ID, which proves your residency in Nagano.
*400 seats on the 2nd floor of the concert hall will be available. If more than 400 people apply, a lottery drawing will take place and tickets will be sent to those who are selected.
*Please note that the rehearsal schedule is schedule is subject to change and the entire program may not be rehearsed.
How to apply: Through web form or postcard
Web form：https://logoform.jp/f/Yb9Mf
Postcard Address:
〒390-0311
Seiji Ozawa Matsumoto Festival
69-2, Mizukuma, Matsumoto
Application Close on Aug. 10 (wed) 17:00 (Postcard must arrive by Aug 10)
*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.
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.
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.