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: 2025.10.19 / Subscription concerts
Soloist Encore 672nd Subscription Concert on Oct. 18 & 19, 2025

Encore by Ms. Kyoko Takezawa, violin, on October 18 and 19, 2025; 672nd Subscription Concert were Oct. 18 (1st day) J.S.Bach ／Unaccompanied Violin Sonata No. 2 in A minor BWV1003, Andante Oct. 19 (2nd day) J.S.Bach／ Unaccompanied Violin Sonata No. 2 in A minor BWV1003, Grave

: 2025.10.18 / News
【Immediate Release】 2026-2027 Season Program Announcement- Sapporo Symphony Orchestra Sponsored Concert

We are happy to announce our 2026-2027 season program. Chief conductor, Mo. Elias Grandy will enter his second year with us, appearing in three different programs for our subscription concerts. Our conductor will also appear in the subscription with soloists, which we are sure that you would enjoy its variety. Subscription hitaru Concert Series focus on Japanese composers' works, presenting together with famous symphonies. Masterpiece Concert defines a theme for each concert, so that classic starters can enjoy the music. ≪【Immediate Release】2026-2027 Season Program Sapporo Symphony Orchestra sponsored concerts.（released on October 18, 2025）PDF≫ 【Subscription Concert】～8 programs 16 concerts／Sapporo Concert Hall Kitara～　 Programs that show our tradition and pride to enter the new season; 65th anniversary. ※Ticket sales：application for new subscribers will start in Feb. 2026. Single tickets are to be on sale from Feb. 22 and onwards. 【Subscription hitaru Concert Series】～4 Concerts／Sapporo Cultural Arts Theater hitaru～ Program consists with works of Japanese composers and well-known symphonic pieces. The concert starts from 7pm during the weekdays. ※Ticket sales：A set of four tickets (from Feb. 14). Single tickets are to be on sale from Feb. 14 and onwards. 【Masterpiecei Concert】～4 Concerts／Sapporo Concert Hall Kitara～ Have a break with classics in Kitara. The concert starts from 2pm on either Saturday or Sunday. ※Ticket sales：A set of four tickets (from Feb. 14). Single tickets are to be on sale from Feb. 14 and onwards. 【Other Sponsored Concerts】 Sunday, May 10, 2026 Sakkyo Symphonic Brass (Kitara) Tuesday & National Holiday, August 11, 2026 Summer Holiday Special (Kitara) Saturday, December 26 and Sunday, December 27, 2026 Sakkyo Beethoven's Ninth Symphony in Kitara（Kitara） Thursday, February 4, 2027 Sakkyo Tokyo Concert (Suntory Hall)

: 2025.10.18 / News
Tadaaki Otaka（Honorary Music Director of Sapporo Symphony Orchestra) is to be Conductor Laureate - as of April 1, 2026

It is our honour to announce Maestro Tadaaki Otaka, who has been with us from 1981 as the resident conductor and music advisor, from 2004 as Music Director, and from 2015 as Honorary Music Director, will be Conductor Laureate as of April 1, 2026. Maestro Otaka has led the orchestra to its highest peak with the success of the 40th anniversary UK Tour, the 50th anniversary of Europe Tour, the 55th anniversary of Taiwan Tour, recording of Beethoven and Sibelius Cycles, and other projects. As we are to start the 65th anniversary during the season 2026-2027, Maestro is to appear in June 678th Subscription Concert. Otaka and Sapporo Symphony Orchestra will continue to make wonderful music together.

: 2025.10.18 / Masterpiece series
【Presale Tickets Sold Out - Nov. 8】Masterpiece Concert "To Vienna with Elias"

Tickets for Masterpiece Concert scheduled on Saturday, November 8 "To Vienna with Elias" are sold out as of October 18, 2025. In case we have tickets on the day of the concert, we would announce the sale procedure on or before November 7, a day before the concert, on this website. Thank you.

Originally founded as the Sapporo Citizen Symphony on July 1, 1961, it was renamed the Sapporo Symphony Orchestra in 1962. The orchestra is affectionately known as "Sakkyo" and the Sapporo Concert Hall Kitara, acclaimed for its splendid acoustics, has been the base and center of the orchestra's activities since 1997.