[Announcement] Performers and program for the 745th Tokyo Regular Concert on November 18th and 19th have been decided

Announcement regarding Japan Philharmonic Orchestra's November performanceAs announced on September 2nd, the 745th Tokyo Regular Concert on Friday, November 18th and Saturday, November 19th, 2022 will be held with changes to the performers and program.
We are pleased to announce that the new performance details have been decided.

If you have purchased a single ticket and would like a refund, please contact the Japan Philharmonic Service Center (TEL: 03-5378-5911).

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[Pursuing the ideal ensemble with world-renowned oboist and conductor François Leroux]
François Leroux is a world-renowned French oboist who has recently expanded his conducting career, truly a "musician." As an oboist, he has performed with renowned orchestras such as the New York Philharmonic, and is also an avid chamber musician, regularly performing around the world with recital partners such as the sextet Les Vents Français, which includes flutist Emmanuel Pahud, and renowned pianists Batiashvili and Le Sage. As a conductor, his 2021/22 season includes guest appearances with the Swiss Radio Orchestra, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Hungarian National Philharmonic, Chamber Orchestra of Europe, and City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.
　Dvorak's "Serenade for Wind Instruments" is a masterpiece that, despite its rich musical content, is rarely performed due to its somewhat unusual instrumentation. The music, performed by an ensemble of wind instruments, cello, and double bass, weaves a simple soundscape reminiscent of folk music with Dvorak's unique melodic and formal beauty throughout. Enjoy the first half of the piece along with an excerpt from the masterpiece "Legend," which is also woven with Czech national pride.
　In the second half, you will be able to fully enjoy the talents of oboist Leroux through a Mozart concerto. Enjoy a moment of ecstasy as you are led by the exquisite tone that has captivated the world. Finally, from Leroux's native France, we will present Bizet's Symphony. This witty and inspiring work left behind by this genius composer truly comes to life through the chamber music approach of a conductor and orchestra.

 Please look forward to this memorable performance, which will be the first time that Leroux and the Japan Philharmonic will perform together.

745th Tokyo Subscription Concert

Friday, July 2022, 11 18:19
Saturday, October 2022, 11 19:14
Suntory Hall

Conductor and oboe: François Leroux
Dvorak: Serenade for Wind Orchestra, Op.44, B.77*
Dvorak: Nos. 1, 8, and 3 from "Legend" Op.59 B.122
Mozart: Oboe Concerto in C major, K.314*
Bizet: Symphony No. 1 in C major
*Blowing

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François Leroux (conductor, oboe)
Francois Leleux

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Conductor and oboist François Leroux is known for his exuberant enthusiasm and energy. Last season he served as Artistic Partner of the Camerata Salzburg and has previously served as Artist-in-Residence with the Orchestre de Chambre de Paris, the Frankfurt Symphony Orchestra, the Strasbourg Philharmonic, the Bern Symphony Orchestra, and the Norwegian Chamber Orchestra.
In the 2022/23 season, he is scheduled to perform as a conductor with the Swedish Chamber Orchestra, Cologne Radio Symphony Orchestra, Scottish Chamber Orchestra, City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, Hungarian National Philharmonic Orchestra, etc. He has also previously conducted the Oslo Philharmonic, Lille National Symphony Orchestra, and Tonkünstler Orchestra.
As an oboist, he has performed with orchestras such as the New York Philharmonic, the Deutsches Symphonie-Symphonie Berlin, the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic, and the NHK Symphony Orchestra. An avid chamber musician, he performs regularly around the world with the sextet Les Vents Français and recital partners such as Lisa Batiashvili, Eric Le Sage, and Emmanuel Strosser.
His latest recording is "Bienvenue en France (Welcome to France - French Oboe Works)" released by Warner Classics. He is currently a professor at the University of Music in Munich.

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