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6.07（Sun）15:00
Kobe Shoin University Chapel（Japan）

Masaaki Suzuki Organ Recital

276th Kobe Shoin Chapel Concert Masaaki Suzuki Organ Recital “Nicolas de Grigny and Bach” 2026 6.7 (Sun) 15:00~ Kobe Shoin University Chapel J. S. Bach Komm, Heiliger Geist, Herre Gott BWV 651 (from “18 Leipziger Choräle”) Nicolas de Grigny Veni Creator Spiritus (5 verses) (from “Livre d’orgue”, 1711) J. S. Bach Choral “Ich ruf zu dir, Herr Jesu Christ” BWV 639 (from the “Orgelbüchlein”) Toccata, Adagio and Fugue in C Major, BWV 564 Organ: Masaaki Suzuki ※Individual tickets go on sale Friday, April 10, 2026 Reserved Seat (1F): JPY 10,000 Inquiries: Bach Collegium Japan Ticket Center TEL 03-5301-0950
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6.26（Fri）19:00
Chofu City Kusunoki Hall（Japan）

CIMF2026: Opera “ZEN”

Bach Collegium Japan: Atsuhiko Gondai: Opera “ZEN” (World Premiere) – Chofu International Music Festival 2026 – 2026 6.26（Fri）19:00 Chofu City Cultural Hall Tazukuri, Kusunoki Hall Atsuhiko Gondai: Opera “ZEN” (Performed in Japanese) ※With intermission / 120-minute performance Conductor: Masato Suzuki Daisetsu Suzuki: Toru Kaku (Baritone) Kitaro Nishida: Kei Yonashiro (Baritone) Kazuo Kimura: Makoto Sakurada (Tenor) Seiichi Takano: Hirotaka Kato (Bass-Baritone) Masako Kimura: Toshiyuki Muramatsu (Countertenor) Guard: Yusuke Watanabe (Bass) Shakuhachi: Reison Kuroda Orchestra & Male Chorus: Bach Collegium Japan All Seats Reserved S : ¥15,000 A : ¥13,000 B : ¥10,000 ※U29: 30% discount / Disability discount: ¥1,000 off ※No admission for pre-school children «ZEN» Bundle Ticket: ¥18,000 more info
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6.28（Sun）16:00
Chofu City Green Hall, Main Hall（Japan）

CIMF2026: BCJ “Hunt Cantata”

Bach Collegium Japan: “Hunt Cantata” and More – Chofu International Music Festival 2026 – 2026 6.28（Sun）16:00 Chofu City Green Hall, Main Hall J. S. Bach: Orchestral Suite No. 1 in C major, BWV 1066 Vivaldi: Recorder Concertos: No. 1 “La tempesta di mare” RV 433 No. 3 “Il gardellino” RV 428 J. S. Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 in D major, BWV 1050 Handel: Double Concerto No. 3 in F major, HWV 334 (Movements 1–3 & 6) J. S. Bach: Hunt Cantata “Was mir behagt, ist nur die muntre Jagd!” BWV 208 Conductor: Masato Suzuki Diana: Maki Mori (Soprano) Pales: Aki Matsui (Soprano) Endymion: Makoto Sakurada (Tenor) Pan: Takaoki Onishi…
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7.11（Sat）14:00
Honegori Mori no Hall Hashimoto（Japan）

25th Anniversary of Mori no Hall Hashimoto: BCJ

Bach Collegium Japan <All Mozart Program> 2026 7.11（Sat） 14:00~ (Doors Open 13:30) Honegori Mori no Hall Hashimoto W. A. Mozart Serenade in G major, K. 525 “Eine kleine Nachtmusik” Concert Aria “Per pietà, bell’idol mio” K. 88 (73c) Motet “Exsultate, jubilate” K. 165 (158a) Symphony No. 40 in G minor, K. 550 (First Version) Conductor: Masaaki Suzuki Soprano: Miku Yasukawa Orchestra: Bach Collegium Japan ※Program and other details are subject to change. All Seats Reserved General: ¥8,000 Student (age 25 and under): ¥2,500* Wheelchair Seats: ¥4,000 Inquiries Ticket Move TEL 042-742-9999 (Available 10:00–19:00)
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7.18（Sat）14:00
Matsumoto（Japan）

Mass in B Minor (Matsumoto)

Bach Collegium Japan: Matsumoto Concert 2026 7.18 (Sat) | 14:00~ (Doors Open 13:30) Matsumoto City Music Cultural Hall: Main Hall J. S. Bach: Mass in B Minor, BWV 232 Conductor: Masaaki Suzuki Soprano: Aki Matsui, Miku Yasukawa Alto: Alexander Chance Tenor: Makoto Sakurada Bass: Timothy Edlin Chorus & Orchestra: Bach Collegium Japan ※Performers are subject to change due to unavoidable circumstances. All Seats Reserved General: ¥12,000 Harmony Mate: ¥11,000 U25: ¥6,000* *U25 tickets are available for individuals 25 and under. Please bring a valid ID showing your age on the day of the performance. Inquiries: Matsumoto City Music Cultural Hall TEL 0263-47-2004 / FAX 0263-47-2383
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7.19（Sun）15:00
Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall: Takemitsu Memorial（Japan）

Mass in B minor

173rd Subscription Concert 2026 7.19 (Sun) 15:00~ Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall: Takemitsu Memorial J. S. Bach: Mass in B Minor, BWV 232 Conductor: Masaaki Suzuki Soprano: Aki Matsui, Miku Yasukawa Alto: Alexander Chance Tenor: Makoto Sakurada Bass: Timothy Edlin Chorus & Orchestra: Bach Collegium Japan ※Individual tickets go on sale Friday, April 3, 2026 [All Seats Reserved] S：¥13,800 A：¥11,400 B：¥8,800 C：¥6,400 J：¥4,400 P：¥6,400 U25：¥3,000* *U25 tickets are available for individuals 25 and under. Please bring a valid ID showing your age on the day of the performance. Inquiries: Bach Collegium Japan Ticket Center TEL 03-5301-0950
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7.20（Mon）16:00
Saitama Arts Theater, Concert Hall（Japan）

Mass in B Minor (Saitama)

Bach Collegium: Japan Saitama Concert 2026 7.20 (Mon/Holiday) 16:00~ (Doors Open 15:20) Saitama Arts Theater, Concert Hall J. S. Bach: Mass in B Minor, BWV 232 Conductor: Masaaki Suzuki Soprano: Aki Matsui, Miku Yasukawa Alto: Alexander Chance Tenor: Makoto Sakurada Bass: Timothy Edlin Chorus & Orchestra: Bach Collegium Japan All Seats Reserved Regular Seats: ¥9,000 Balcony Seats: ¥8,000 U25** (Balcony Seats): ¥3,000 Members (Regular Seats): ¥8,500 *Balcony seats may have partially obstructed stage views. Please note in advance. **U25 pricing is available for individuals aged 25 and under on the day of the performance. Please bring a valid ID upon entry. Inquiries: Saitama Arts Theater TEL 0570-064-939 (Open daily except…
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9.26（Sat）15:00
Chofu City Green Hall, Main Hall（Japan）

BCJ – “Eroica” and Requiem

Bach Collegium Japan “Eroica” and Requiem 2026 9.26 (Sat) 15:00 (Doors open at 14:15) Chofu Green Hall, Main Hall Beethoven: Symphony No. 3 in E-flat Major, Op. 55 “Eroica” Cherubini: Requiem in C minor Conductor: Masato Suzuki Chorus & Orchestra: Bach Collegium Japan *Programs and artists are subject to change. General Ticket go on sales on June 18, 2026 (Thu) [All Seats Reserved] Seat S: 9,500 yen Seat A: 7,500 yen 【Discounts (Available only via Ticket CHOFU)】 Chofu Art Plus Members (Seat S: 9,000 yen / Seat A: 7,000 yen) U29 (Ages 29 and under) (Seat S: 5,000 yen / Seat A: 4,000 yen) *Persons with disabilities: 1,000 yen off…
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9.27（Sun）15:00
Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall: Takemitsu Memorial（Japan）

Eroica & Requiem | The Path to Beethoven, Vol. 2

174th Subscription Concert Marking 200 Years Since Beethoven’s Passing 2026 9.27(Sun) 15:00~ Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall: Takemitsu Memorial L. v. Beethoven Symphony No. 3 in E-flat major, “Eroica,” Op. 55 L. Cherubini Requiem in C minor Conductor: Masato Suzuki Chorus & Orchestra: Bach Collegium Japan ※Individual tickets go on sale Friday, June 19, 2026 [All Seats Reserved] S：¥12,600 A：¥10,200 B：¥8,000 C：¥5,800 J：¥3,800 P：¥5,800 U25：¥2,500* *U25 tickets are available for individuals 25 and under. Please bring a valid ID showing your age on the day of the performance. Inquiries: Bach Collegium Japan Ticket Center TEL 03-5301-0950
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10.31（Sat）15:00
Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall: Takemitsu Memorial（Japan）

Die sieben Worte Jesu Christi am Kreuz I

175th Subscription Concert Church Cantata Series, vol. 95: Tracing the Lineage of Lutheran Music 2026 10.31(Sun・Reformation Day) 15:00~ Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall: Takemitsu Memorial H. Schütz Seven Last Words on the Cross, SWV 478 N. Bruhns Präludium in e Kantate: Hemmt eure Tränenflut J. S. Bach Kirchenkantate Nr. 4: Christ lag in Todes Banden, BWV 4 Kirchenkantate Nr. 79: Gott der Herr ist Sonn und Schild, BWV 79 Conductor: Masaaki Suzuki Soprano: Aki Matsui Alto: Hiroya Aoki Tenors: Makoto Sakurada, Shimon Yoshida Bass: Toru Kaku Organ solo*: Masato Suzuki Chorus & Orchestra: Bach Collegium Japan ※Individual tickets go on sale Friday, July 17, 2026 [All Seats Reserved] S：¥10,000 A：¥7,800…
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11.01（Sun）15:00
Kobe Shoin University Chapel（Japan）

Die sieben Worte Jesu Christi am Kreuz

277th Kobe Shoin Chapel Subscription Concert Church Cantata Series, vol. 95: Tracing the Lineage of Lutheran Music 2026 11.1(Sun) 15:00~ Kobe Shoin University Chapel H. Schütz Seven Last Words on the Cross, SWV 478 N. Bruhns Präludium in e Kantate: Hemmt eure Tränenflut J. S. Bach Kirchenkantate Nr. 4: Christ lag in Todes Banden, BWV 4 Kirchenkantate Nr. 79: Gott der Herr ist Sonn und Schild, BWV 79 Conductor: Masaaki Suzuki Soprano: Aki Matsui Alto: Hiroya Aoki Tenors: Makoto Sakurada, Shimon Yoshida Bass: Toru Kaku Organ solo*: Masato Suzuki Chorus & Orchestra: Bach Collegium Japan ※Individual tickets go on sale Friday, July 17, 2026 Reserved Seat (1F): JPY 10,000 Balcony…
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12.05（Sat）15:00
Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall: Takemitsu Memorial（Japan）

Magnificat ~Canticle of Mary~

176th Subscription Concert Church Cantata Series, Vol. 96 2026 12.5(Sun・Reformation Day) 15:00~ Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall: Takemitsu Memorial J. S. Bach Fuga super “Meine Seele erhebt den Herren” BWV 733* Magnificat in E-flat major BWV 243.1 (with four Christmas interpolations) “Herr Gott, dich loben alle wir” BWV 130.2 “Himmelskönig, sei willkommen” BWV 182 (Leipzig version) Conductor: Masaaki Suzuki Sopranos: Sherezade Panthaki, Aki Matsui Alto: Alexander Chance Tenor: Makoto Sakurada Bass: Toru Kaku Organ solo*: Masato Suzuki Chorus & Orchestra: Bach Collegium Japan ※Individual tickets go on sale Friday, September 11, 2026 [All Seats Reserved] S：¥10,000 A：¥7,800 B：¥5,700 C：¥4,200 J：¥2,700 P：¥4,200 U25：¥2,000* *U25 tickets are available for individuals 25 and…
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2.21（Sun）15:00
Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall: Takemitsu Memorial（Japan）

Die sieben Worte Jesu Christi am Kreuz II

177th Subscription Concert The Path to Beethoven Vol. 3: Marking 200 Years Since Beethoven’s Passing 2027 2.21(Sun) 15:00~ Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall: Takemitsu Memorial L. v. Beethoven Symphony No. 4 in B-flat major, Op. 60 J. Haydn Die sieben letzten Worte unseres Erlösers am Kreuze, Hob. XX:2 Conductor: Masato Suzuki Soprano: Miku Yasukawa Alto: Olivia Vermeulen Tenor: Makoto Sakurada Bass: Toru Kaku Chorus & Orchestra: Bach Collegium Japan ※Individual tickets go on sale Friday, November 13, 2026 [All Seats Reserved] S：¥12,600円 A：¥10,200円 B：¥8,000円 C：¥5,800円 J：¥3,800円 P：¥5,800円 U25：¥2,500円* *U25 tickets are available for individuals 25 and under. Please bring a valid ID showing your age on the day of the…
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3.06（Sat）15:00
Kobe Shoin University Chapel（Japan）

Duo Recital

278th Kobe Shoin Chapel Concert Duo Recital – Masato Suzuki & Shunsuke Sato 2027 3.6 (Sat) 15:00~ Kobe Shoin University Chapel Violin: Shunsuke Sato Harpsichord: Masato Suzuki ※Individual tickets go on sale Friday, December 4, 2026 Reserved Seat (1F): JPY 8,000 Balcony (2F, Row 1 – Standing; front row): JPY 4,500 Balcony (2F, Row 2 – Restricted view): JPY 2,500 Inquiries: Bach Collegium Japan Ticket Center TEL 03-5301-0950
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26/09/2025

The 2026–27 Season will feature six subscription concerts held at Suntory Hall and Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall. Highlights include Bach’s immortal works such as the St. Matthew Passion and the Mass in B minor, alongside repertoire that reflects the dramatic transformations of the 18th and 19th centuries. April – St. Matthew Passion An essential part of every Lenten season, Bach’s St. Matthew Passion returns to Suntory Hall for the first time since 2021. Back then, pandemic restrictions limited audience numbers; now, the work resounds in its full glory. Under the direction of Masato Suzuki and with a fresh lineup of soloists, this performance promises a deepened and more mature…

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Notice of Change in Kobe Membership Renewal Schedule for the 2025-26 Season
03/02/2025

Due to various circumstances, the previously announced schedule for Kobe membership renewals and new applications for the 2025-26 season has been postponed.The new schedule is as follows: ◆Sending renewal notices to current (2024) Kobe members: Sent on or about February 10 (Mon.)◆Deadline for renewal applications: Friday, February 21◆New applications begin: Saturday, March 8 Due to the above change, the single ticket release date is May 25 (Sun.) Chorale Cantata 300th Anniversary VI 270th Kobe Shoin Chapel Concert will be postponed. Before the change:Single ticket on sale: (Chofu, Kobe) February 20, 2025 (Thu) / Chofu Art Plus members advance: February 18, 2025 (Tue) After change: ※Only Kobe is postponed.Single ticket: (Chofu)…