What this is
A Japan premiere makes this subscription concert worth circling: Penderecki's Sinfonietta No. 2 receives its first Japanese performance alongside Copland's Clarinet Concerto, with Vienna Philharmonic principal clarinetist Daniel Ottensamer as soloist. Latvian conductor Andris Poga leads the program, which closes with Berlioz's Symphonie fantastique — one of the most viscerally dramatic works in the orchestral canon. Three composers, three very different sound worlds, all in one evening at one of Japan's finest concert halls.
Who should go
Classical music enthusiasts who follow international conductors and soloists will get the most from this. The Penderecki premiere and the Copland concerto make it a stronger draw than a standard subscription program.
Good to know
Tickets are typically sold through eplus.jp, pia.jp, and Lawson Ticket — all three platforms accept foreign credit cards, and Lawson convenience store pickup (combini) is the most reliable collection method for visitors without a Japanese delivery address. Festival Hall is one of Japan's premier concert venues, rebuilt in 2013 with seating for approximately 2,700; it is a fully seated, tiered hall with outstanding acoustics. The dress code is smart casual — jeans are acceptable but very casual attire is uncommon among the regular subscription audience. Photography and recording are not permitted during performances. The venue has a cloakroom and bar area open before the concert and during intermission; card payments are accepted at most concessions.
This event was sourced and translated from Japanese by What's On Japan. Details may change — verify with the official source before attending.