Japan Philharmonic Orchestra & Suntory Hall Nijikura - Talk, Smiles, and Music - A new series to enjoy weekday matinees begins

New series: Weekday 2pm classical concert "Nijikura"
Actor Katsunori Takahashi will host a concert of classic songs with an adult talk.
Spending a luxurious time at Suntory Hall will naturally bring smiles to your face and make you feel energized.

　Suntory Hall and the Japan Philharmonic Orchestra present a new series on weekday afternoons."Japan Philharmonic & Suntory Hall Nijikura"TheTuesday, May 2, 2023, Tuesday, September 26, Friday, February 2, 2024 Of3 performances (each starting at 14:00 PM)The event will be held at Suntory Hall Grand Hall.
　The previously held "Special Afternoon" has been renewed, and the title of the series has been changed to "Nijikura" (Weekday 2pm Classical Music Concert) is a new matinee series where you can enjoy high-quality performances of famous pieces accompanied by friendly talk. With the diversification of lifestyles across generations as a backdrop, we hope to support the "spirit of life" that is filled with "smiles" by providing a luxurious time on weekday afternoons.
　The series' navigator has a wide range of interests in music.Actor: Katsunori Takahashiwill continue to perform, and the conductors and soloists will be a splendid lineup that combines popularity and talent.
　Each session will start at 13:40 and last for approximately 10 minutes.Organ Pre-ConcertYou can enjoy the magnificent sound of Suntory Hall's organ, one of the world's largest.
　The program will be an uplifting one that only Nijikura can offer, and the first performance on May 2nd will see Katsunori Takahashi perform a narrated orchestral piece together with the Japan Philharmonic Orchestra.
　チケット料金は、1回券S席5,500円／A席3,800円と割安で、3公演セット券は1回あたりS席4,500円／A席3,300円、また1回券のS席ペアは1名5,000円など、更にお得な料金設定です。
　In addition, "Paid online distribution (live and repeat distribution)"This will be available at all performances, allowing you to enjoy the immersive visuals and music at your own convenience and time.

Part1
May 2, 2023 (Tue) 14:00
Conductor: Nagamine Daisuke
Violin: Mayuko Kamio
Navigator & Narrator: Katsunori Takahashi

Paganini: Violin Concerto No. 1
Mozart: Overture to the opera "Don Giovanni"
Prokofiev: Symphonic Tale "Peter and the Wolf" (with narrator)

Part2
May 26, 2023 (Tue) 14:00
Conductor: Junichi Hirokami
Violin: Tatsuaki Narita
Piano: Hagiwara Asami
Navigator: Katsunori Takahashi

Saint-Saëns (arr. Ysaÿe): Caprice on an Etude in Waltz Form
Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 21, 2nd Movement
Mendelssohn: 3rd Movement from Concerto for Violin, Piano and Strings
Tchaikovsky: Fantasy Overture "Romeo and Juliet"

Part3
Friday, November 2, 2024 14:00
Conductor: Takeshi Oi
Piano: Manami Kobayashi 
Navigator: Katsunori Takahashi

Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 9 "Jeune"
Debussy (arr. Caplet): "Children's Corner"
Fauré (arr. Lavoie): Suite "Dolly"

*Organ pre-concert starts at 13:40

[Ticket prices and sales]
(3-performance set ticket)
3-performance set S seats: 13,500 yen 3-performance set A seats: 9,900 yen (all seats reserved, tax included)

> Advance sale for Japan Philharmonic Orchestra members and Suntory Hall Members Club
July 2023st (Wednesday) to 1th (Tuesday), 18

> General sale for Japan Philharmonic Orchestra members and Suntory Hall Members Club
From Wednesday, April 2023, 1

*Tickets will not be sold at the Suntory Hall box office during the advance sale period.
*3-performance set tickets are only available at Suntory Hall and the Japan Philharmonic Orchestra.