Public interest foundation Gunma Symphony Orchestra (Gunma Symphony Orchestra) is a permanent orchestra in Gunma prefecture. It is a pioneer presence of the regional orchestra of Japan, and is based in Takasaki City as a base. It is familiar to many classical music enthusiasts with the nickname "Symphony". A member of the Japan Orchestra Federation.
In 1945, founded as a Takasaki citizen orchestra. In 1946 the name was changed to Gunma Philharmonic Orchestra. After making it professional in 1947, foundation founded in 1949, it was renamed to current name in 1963.
In 1955, the movie 'Izumi here has been produced' modeled on the Gunma Symphony Orchestra was released and attracted attention nationwide. In the following year Gunma prefecture was designated as the first "music model prefecture" of the whole country by the Ministry of Education . In addition, in 1961, Gunma Music Center was built in the city with full support of the Takasaki citizen, and a wider range of activities was developed based on this. In addition, in the mobile music classroom started in May 1947, by the year 2004, more than 5.7 million children and students are appreciating it, and through the development of performance activities in various places within the prefecture, the culture of Gumma prefecture It is widely supported by the prefectural people as a symbol of.
In 1963, there was a conflict between some directors and members of the orchestra about the operation of the orchestra, and on July 13, 21 members of 32 members of the orchestra developed into a situation of submitting a notice of retirement. In response, the president (Mayor of Takasaki City) accepted the submitted retirement report as it is, "I will not pursue what I leave."
In 1968, "Gumma Prefecture Song" produced at the request of Gumma Prefecture was played, and even now it is being broadcast at the beginning of the mainstream broadcast of Gumma TV and at the end of the broadcast.
In 1994, we received an invitation from "Prague Spring International Music Festival" and "Vienna Art Week" at the same time, realized overseas performances over the four countries under the direction of music director Ken Takaseki. Next 50 years after its founding in 1995, he performed a Beethoven Symphony Continuous Concert in Tokyo and in Gunma prefecture, and premiered in Tokyo · Gunma at the 50th Anniversary Commemorative "Distant View II for Orchestra" (Toshio Hosokawa) (composed by Toshio Hosokawa) I got high evaluation.
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