What this is
One of Europe's most storied orchestras rings in 2027 with a Japanese tour pairing Beethoven's thunderous 'Emperor' Concerto and Egmont Overture with works by Dvořák and Tchaikovsky. The Prague Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Tomáš Netopil, is joined by three Japanese soloists — cellist Akira Kitamura and pianists Shiori Kuwahara and Miyushi Kaneko — across multiple dates and venues. A programme built around crowd-pleasing pillars of the classical canon makes this accessible to newcomers and rewarding for seasoned concertgoers alike.
Who should go
Classical music fans looking for a high-calibre New Year concert experience. The repertoire — Beethoven, Dvořák, Tchaikovsky — is approachable enough for first-timers while the orchestra's pedigree will satisfy serious listeners.
Good to know
Tickets are most reliably purchased through eplus.jp or pia.jp, both of which accept foreign credit cards; convenience store pickup at Lawson is the easiest collection method for visitors without a Japanese delivery address. Seating is assigned and fully seated at all classical concert venues on this tour — check your ticket carefully as the programme and soloists may vary slightly between dates and venues. Photography and video recording are almost universally prohibited during performances at Japanese classical concerts. Arrive early to collect your programme booklet, which will typically include Japanese-language notes on the works performed.
This event was sourced and translated from Japanese by What's On Japan. Details may change — verify with the official source before attending.