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NHK Symphony Orchestra 2020 Tokyo Performing Arts Festival participation performance

NHK交響楽団 2020都民芸術フェスティバル参加公演
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The annual festival of arts by the 8 orchestras in Tokyo!
Classic classics by 8 orchestras in Tokyo,
From classic beginners to classics, it is a popular series that can be enjoyed at an affordable price!
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The NHK Symphony Orchestra (NHK交響楽団 NHK Kōkyō Gakudan) is a Japanese orchestra based in Tokyo. The orchestra gives concerts in several venues, including the NHK Hall, Suntory Hall, and the Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall.

The orchestra began as the New Symphony Orchestra on October 5, 1926 and was the country's first professional symphony orchestra. Later, it changed its name to the Japan Symphony Orchestra. In 1951, after receiving financial support from NHK, the orchestra took its current name.

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The most recent music director of the orchestra was Vladimir Ashkenazy, from 2004 to 2007. Ashkenazy now has the title of conductor laureate. Charles Dutoit, the orchestra's music director from 1998 to 2003, is now its music director emeritus. Wolfgang Sawallisch, honorary conductor from 1967 to 1994, held the title of honorary conductor laureate until his death.

The orchestra's current permanent conductors are Yuzo Toyama, since 1979, and Tadaaki Otaka, since 2010. Herbert Blomstedt holds the title of honorary conductor, since 1986. André Previn has the title of honorary guest conductor, since 2012. In June 2012, the orchestra named Paavo Järvi as its next chief conductor, as of the 2015–2016 season, with an initial contract of 3 years.

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The Tokyo Metropolitan Art Festival is a cultural project that was started by Tokyo Metropolitan Government in 1968 and is the 52nd time this time for Tokyo residents to feel familiar with the performing arts and performing arts. From fiscal 2008, they have been working to further enhance the content of the implementation and co-sponsored by the Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture and Tokyo.

Granted subsidies and contributions for outstanding performances planned and produced by an arts and cultural organization that has established its main activity base in Tokyo and is engaged in the creation of performing arts and the succession and development of traditional performing arts. By doing so, we will enhance the performance content, keep the entrance fee low, or make it free of charge, allowing many residents to appreciate various performing arts and performing arts. It aims to spread and promote.

The 2020 Tokyo Performing Arts Festival has 11 orchestras, chamber music, opera, contemporary theater, ballet, contemporary dance, Japanese music, Japanese dance, noh, folk performing arts, and performing arts from January 11 to March 29, 2020. Various performances in various fields will be held at various venues in Tokyo.

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