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11.21（Sat）15:00
Shirakawa Hall (Nagoya)（Japan）

Gluck: Orfeo ed Euridice (Nagoya)

Into the Underworld to Bring Back the One He Loves. Gluck’s moving tale of Orfeo’s love and loss. Conducted by Masato Suzuki, this performance features the voices of Tim Mead and other acclaimed singers, together with the chorus and orchestra of Bach Collegium Japan. Performed in Italian with Japanese surtitles, this concert performance allows you to experience both the drama of the story and the beauty of Gluck’s music. November 21, 2026 (Sat), 15:00 | Shirakawa Hall (Nagoya)Reserved seating: ¥10,000–¥19,000.Please check the ticketing site for current availability by seating category. Tickets & Seating (teket) Masato Suzuki Presents / BCJ Opera Series Vol. 4 Gluck: Orfeo ed Euridice 2026 11.21 (Sat),…
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11.23（Mon）15:00
Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall: Takemitsu Memorial（Japan）

Gluck: Orfeo ed Euridice

Into the Underworld to Bring Back the One He Loves. Gluck’s moving tale of Orfeo’s love and loss. Conducted by Masato Suzuki, this performance features the voices of Tim Mead and other acclaimed singers, together with the chorus and orchestra of Bach Collegium Japan. Performed in Italian with Japanese surtitles, this concert performance allows you to experience both the drama of the story and the beauty of Gluck’s music. November 23, 2026 (Mon., national holiday), 15:00 | Tokyo Opera CityReserved seating: ¥4,000–¥21,000.Please check the ticketing site for current availability by seating category. Tickets & Seating (teket) Masato Suzuki Presents / BCJ Opera Series Vol. 4 Gluck: Orfeo ed Euridice 2026…
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12.05（Sat）15:00
Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall: Takemitsu Memorial（Japan）

A Christmas Magnificat

176th Subscription Concert Magnificat ~Canticle of Mary~ Church Cantata Series, Vol. 96 2026 12.5(Sat) 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 ※Single 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…
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12.06（Sun）15:00
Takasaki City Theater, Music Hall（Japan）

Christmas Cantata

Bach Collegium Japan Magnificat ~Canticle of Mary~ 2026 12.6 (Sun) 15:00~ (14:30 Doors Open) Takasaki City Theater, Music Hall J. S. Bach: Sinfonia from “Am Abend aber desselbigen Sabbats”, BWV 42/1 “Herr Gott, dich loben alle wir”, BWV 130.2 Magnificat in E-flat major, BWV 243.1 (with four Christmas interpolations) “Himmelskönig, sei willkommen”, BWV 182 (Leipzig version) Conductor: Masaaki Suzuki Soprano: Sherezade Panthaki, Aki Matsui Alto: Alexander Chance Tenor: Makoto Sakurada Bass: Toru Kaku Chorus & Orchestra: Bach Collegium Japan ※All Seats Reserved S：¥12,000 U-25：¥4,000* *U-25 tickets are available for individuals 25 and under. Please bring a valid ID showing your age on the day of the performance. 【Inquiries】 Takasaki City…
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12.14（Mon）20:15
De Oosterpoort, Groningen（Netherlands）

BCJ “Messiah” – EU I

Masato Suzuki & Bach Collegium Japan Messiah Tour 2026 – Groningen 2026. 12.14 (Mon) 20:15 *Local time De Oosterpoort, Grote zaal G. F. Handel: Messiah, HWV 56 Conductor: Masato Suzuki Soprano: Rachel Nicholls Countertenor: Terry Wey Tenor: Mauro Peter Bass: Dingle Yandell Chorus & Orchestra: Bach Collegium Japan *For ticket prices, seating categories, and availability, please check the official venue website. 🔗Click here for more information and ticket purchases
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12.15（Tue）19:00
The Barbican Hall（United Kingdom）

BCJ “Messiah” – EU II

Masato Suzuki & Bach Collegium Japan Messiah Tour 2026 – London 2026. 12.15 (Tue) 19:00 *Local time The Barbican Hall, London G. F. Handel: Messiah, HWV 56 Conductor: Masato Suzuki Soprano: Rachel Nicholls Countertenor: Terry Wey Tenor: Mauro Peter Bass: Dingle Yandell Chorus & Orchestra: Bach Collegium Japan *For ticket prices, seating categories, and availability, please check the official venue website. 🔗Click here for more information and ticket purchases
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12.19（Sat）15:00
Karuizawa Ohga Hall（Japan）

BCJ “Messiah” 2026 – Karuizawa

Masato Suzuki & BCJ: Performance of Messiah 2026. 12.19 (Sat) Doors Open 14:30 / Start 15:00~ Karuizawa Ohga Hall G. F. Handel: Messiah, HWV 56 Conductor: Masato Suzuki Soprano: Miku Yasukawa Alto: Roxana Constantinescu Tenor: Seil Kim Bass (baritone): Takaoki Onishi Chorus & Orchestra: Bach Collegium Japan [All Seats Reserved] SS Seat: ¥12,000 S Seat (1st/2nd Floor): ¥10,000 A Seat: ¥8,000 B Seat (Stage Side): ¥6,000 C Seat (2nd Floor Standing): ¥4,500 W Seat (2nd Floor Choir): ¥5,000 Please note: C and W seats are available only through the Karuizawa Ohga Hall Ticket Service. 🔗Click for more information Inquiries: Karuizawa Ohga Hall Tel: 0267-42-0055 (9:00–18:00 except closed days)
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12.26（Sat）19:30
Esplanade Concert Hall（Singapore）

BCJ “Messiah” – Singapore I

Masato Suzuki & Bach Collegium Japan Messiah Tour 2026 – Singapore I 2026. 12.26 (Sat) 19:30 *Local Time Esplanade Concert Hall G. F. Handel: Messiah, HWV 56 Conductor: Masato Suzuki Soprano: Miku Yasukawa Mezzo-Soprano: Roxana Constantinescu Tenor: Seil Kim Bass-Baritone: Yasushi Hirano Chorus & Orchestra: Bach Collegium Japan Organized by The Presenting Company Pte Ltd 🔗Click here for more information and ticket purchases
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12.27（Sun）16:00
Esplanade Concert Hall（Singapore）

BCJ “Messiah” – Singapore II

Masato Suzuki & Bach Collegium Japan Messiah Tour 2026 – Singapore II 2026. 12.27 (Sun) 16:00 *Local time Esplanade Concert Hall G. F. Handel: Messiah, HWV 56 Conductor: Masato Suzuki Soprano: Miku Yasukawa Mezzo-Soprano: Roxana Constantinescu Tenor: Seil Kim Bass-Baritone: Yasushi Hirano Chorus & Orchestra: Bach Collegium Japan Organized by The Presenting Company Pte Ltd 🔗Click here for more information and ticket purchases
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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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3.21（Sun）15:00
Tohoku University Centennial Hall (Kawauchi Hagi Hall)（Japan）

St. Matthew Passion in Sendai

J. S. Bach: St. Matthew Passion Bach Collegium Japan in Sendai 2027.3.21 (Sun) 15:00 (Doors Open 14:15) Tohoku University Centennial Hall (Kawauchi Hagi Hall) J. S. Bach St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244 Conductor: Masaaki Suzuki Soprano: Aki Matsui, Rena Fujii Alto: Minho Jeong, Hiroya Aoki Evangelist (Tenor): Shimon Yoshida Tenor: Makoto Sakurada Jesus (Bass): Toru Kaku Bass: Daniel Kang Chorus & Orchestra: Bach Collegium Japan *Please note that performers and programs are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances. [All Seats Reserved] SS: ¥25,000 [Includes program signed by conductor] S: ¥12,000 A: ¥8,000 U25: ¥5,000 *Open to elementary school students and older. 【Inquiries】 Sendai Mori no Hibiki Concert TEL: 022-302-3344…
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3.26（Fri）18:30
Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall: Takemitsu Memorial（Japan）

St. Matthew Passion 2027 (I)

178th Subscription Concert Passion Concert 2027 2027 3.26 (Good Friday) 18:30~ Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall: Takemitsu Memorial J. S. Bach: St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244 Conductor: Masaaki Suzuki Evangelist: Shimon Yoshida Soprano: Hana Blažíková, Aki Matsui Alto: Tim Mead, Hiroya Aoki Tenor: Makoto Sakurada Bass: Florian Störtz, Toru Kaku Chorus & Orchestra: Bach Collegium Japan ※Single tickets go on sale: Friday, December 11, 2026 [All Seats Reserved] S：¥14,200 A：¥11,800 B：¥9,000 C：¥6,500 J：¥4,500 P：¥6,500 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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3.27（Sat）15:00
Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall: Takemitsu Memorial（Japan）

St. Matthew Passion 2027 (II)

178th Subscription Concert Passion Concert 2027 2027 3.27 (Holy Saturday) 15:00~ Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall: Takemitsu Memorial J. S. Bach: St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244 Conductor: Masaaki Suzuki Evangelist: Shimon Yoshida Soprano: Hana Blažíková, Aki Matsui Alto: Tim Mead, Hiroya Aoki Tenor: Makoto Sakurada Bass: Florian Störtz, Toru Kaku Chorus & Orchestra: Bach Collegium Japan ※Individual tickets go on sale Friday, December 11, 2026 [All Seats Reserved] S：¥14,200 A：¥11,800 B：¥9,000 C：¥6,500 J：¥4,500 P：¥6,500 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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5.16（Sun）15:00
Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall: Takemitsu Memorial（Japan）

Fate & Pastoral

179th Subscription Concert Marking 200 Years Since Beethoven’s Passing 2027 5.16 (Sun) 15:00~ Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall: Takemitsu Memorial L. v. Beethoven: Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Op. 67 Symphony No. 6 in F major, Op. 68, “Pastoral” A. Salieri: Organ Concerto in C major Conductor & Organ Soloist: Masato Suzuki Orchestra: Bach Collegium Japan ※Individual tickets go on sale Friday, February 19, 2027 [All Seats Reserved] S：¥12,800 A：¥10,400 B：¥8,100 C：¥5,900 J：¥3,900 P：¥5,900 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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7.25（Sun）15:00
Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall : Takemitsu Memorial（Japan）

Mass in B minor (2027)

180th Subscription Concert Mass in B minor 2027 7.25 (Sun) 15:00~ Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall: Takemitsu Memorial J. S. Bach: Mass in B minor, BWV 232 Conductor: Masato Suzuki Soprano: Rena Fujii, Marianne Beate Kielland Alto: Terry Wey Tenor: Makoto Sakurada Bass: Kei Yonashiro Chorus & Orchestra: Bach Collegium Japan ※Single tickets go on sale Friday, April 9, 2027 [All Seats Reserved] S：¥14,200 A：¥11,800 B：¥9,000 C：¥6,500 J：¥4,500 P：¥6,500 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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10.11（Mon）15:00
Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall : Takemitsu Memorial（Japan）

Fervor & Mastery

181st Subscription Concert The Path to Beethoven, Vol. 5: Marking 200 Years Since Beethoven’s Passing 2027 10.11 (Mon, national holiday) 15:00~ Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall: Takemitsu Memorial L. v. Beethoven: Symphony No. 7 in A major, Op. 92 Symphony No. 8 in F major, Op. 93 W. A. Mozart: Clarinet Concerto in A major, K. 622 Conductor: Masato Suzuki Clarinet: Lorenzo Coppola Orchestra: Bach Collegium Japan ※Single tickets go on sale Friday, Jun 25, 2027 [All Seats Reserved] S：¥12,800 A：¥10,400 B：¥8,100 C：¥5,900 J：¥3,900 P：¥5,900 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:…
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11.21（Sun）14:00
Suntory Hall, Grand Hall（Japan）

Grand Finale – Symphony No. 9

Special Grand Finale Concert “The Path to Beethoven” – Vol. 6 202711.21 (Sun) 14:00~ Suntory Hall, Grand Hall L. v. Beethoven: Symphony No. 9 in D minor, Op. 125 Choral Fantasy, Op. 80 Conductor: Masato Suzuki Soprano: Christina Landshamer Alto: Roxana Constantinescu Tenor: Makoto Sakurada Bass: Florian Störtz Chorus & Orchestra: Bach Collegium Japan ※Single tickets go on sale Friday, July 16, 2027 [All Seats Reserved] S：¥14,200 A：¥11,800 B：¥9,000 C：¥6,500 J：¥4,500 P：¥6,500 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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11.23（Tue）15:00
Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall : Takemitsu Memorial（Japan）

Missa Solemnis

182nd Subscription Concert The Path to Beethoven, Vol. 7: Marking 200 Years Since Beethoven’s Passing 202711.23 (Tue, national holiday) 15:00~ Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall: Takemitsu Memorial L. v. Beethoven: Missa solemnis, Op. 123 Conductor: Masaaki Suzuki Soprano: Christina Landshamer Alto: Roxana Constantinescu Tenor: Makoto Sakurada Bass: Florian Störtz Chorus & Orchestra: Bach Collegium Japan ※Single tickets go on sale Friday, July 16, 2027 [All Seats Reserved] S：¥12,800 A：¥10,400 B：¥8,100 C：¥5,900 J：¥3,900 P：¥5,900 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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2.12（Sat）15:00
Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall : Takemitsu Memorial（Japan）

From the New Year to Lent

183rd Subscription Concert Church Cantata Series, vol. 97 2028 2.12 (Sat) 15:00~ Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall: Takemitsu Memorial J. S. Bach: “Das alte Jahr vergangen ist” BWV 614* Sinfonia in D major, BWV 1045 Cantata No. 21 “Ich hatte viel Bekümmernis” BWV 21 Cantata No. 190 “Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied” BWV 190 (reconstructed by Masato Suzuki) Conductor: Masaaki Suzuki Soprano: Aki Matsui Alto: Hiroya Aoki Tenor: Makoto Sakurada Bass: Toru Kaku Organ solo*: Masato Suzuki Chorus & Orchestra: Bach Collegium Japan ※Single tickets go on sale Friday, November 12, 2027 [All Seats Reserved] S：¥10,200 A：¥7,900 B：¥5,800 C：¥4,300 J：¥2,800 P：¥4,300 U25：¥2,000* *U25 tickets are available for individuals 25…
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Important Notice on the teket Ticketing Service
09/11/2026

teket Inc., the ticketing platform used by Bach Collegium Japan (BCJ), has announced that users’ personal information was compromised following unauthorized access by a third party. 🔗 teket Inc.’s official announcement (in Japanese) As a result, all teket services are currently suspended (as of 11:00 a.m. JST on November 9, 2026). We are currently working with teket Inc. to obtain further information about how this incident may affect our customers. We will provide updates on admission procedures for upcoming concerts and subscription membership renewals as soon as further details are confirmed, beginning tomorrow. In the meantime, please retain your ticket purchase confirmation emails. We sincerely apologize for any concern or…

Love, Loss and the Power of Music — Gluck’s Orfeo ed Euridice with BCJ

Discover Gluck’s Orfeo ed Euridice and BCJ’s November 2026 performances in Nagoya and Tokyo, conducted by Masato Suzuki.

Notice of Performer Change
28/10/2026

We regret to announce that soprano Aki Matsui has withdrawn due to illness from the 175th Subscription Concert on October 31 and the 277th Kobe Shoin Chapel Concert on November 1, where she was scheduled to appear as a soloist. Sopranos Eri Sawae and Kozue Shimizu will perform the solo parts in her place. The program and all other aspects of both concerts remain unchanged. We appreciate your understanding.

BCJ 2027–28 Season Line-up Announced!
14/10/2026

The Complete 2027–28 Season Lineup The 2027–28 Season will feature six subscription concerts at Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall, along with a special concert at Suntory Hall marking the grand finale of our “The Path to Beethoven” series. Highlights include Bach’s St. Matthew Passion and Mass in B minor, alongside Beethoven’s symphonies and Missa solemnis. As we mark 200 years since Beethoven’s passing, the season brings our “The Path to Beethoven” series to its grand finale, exploring the music of Beethoven and his contemporaries through the distinctive sound of period instruments.   March – St. Matthew PassionAn essential part of the Lenten season, Bach’s St. Matthew Passion marks its 300th…