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4.07（Fri）18:30
Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall（Japan）

St. Matthew Passion (1)

154th Subscription Concert Lent Concert 2023 2023 . 4.7（Good Friday）18:30- Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall: Takemitsu Memorial J. S. Bach: St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244 Conductor: Masaaki Suzuki Evangelist (Tenor): Thomas Hobbs Jesus (Bass): Martin Häßler Soprano: Ruby Hughes, Aki Matsui Alto: Noriyuki Kubo, Hiroya Aoki Tenor: Yousuke Taniguchi Bass: Toru Kaku Soprano in ripieno: The Little Singers of Tokyo Chorus & Orchestra: Bach Collegium Japan S: JPY 12,000 (Pair discount: JPY 23,000) A: JPY 9,800 B: JPY 7,600 C: JPY 5,400 J: JPY 3,500 U25: JPY 3,500 Information: Bach Collegium Japan TEL 03-5301-0950
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4.08（Sat）15:00
Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall（Japan）

St. Matthew Passion (2)

154th Subscription Concert Lent Concert 2023 2023 . 4.8（Good Saturday）15:00- Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall: Takemitsu Memorial J. S. Bach: St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244 Conductor: Masaaki Suzuki Evangelist (Tenor): Thomas Hobbs Jesus (Bass): Martin Häßler Soprano: Ruby Hughes, Aki Matsui Alto: Noriyuki Kubo, Hiroya Aoki Tenor: Yousuke Taniguchi Bass: Toru Kaku Soprano in ripieno: The Little Singers of Tokyo Chorus & Orchestra: Bach Collegium Japan S: JPY 12,000 (Pair discount: JPY 23,000) A: JPY 9,800 B: JPY 7,600 C: JPY 5,400 J: JPY 3,500 U25: JPY 3,500 Information: Bach Collegium Japan TEL 03-5301-0950
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4.09（Sun）15:00
Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall（Japan）

St. Matthew Passion (3) with subtitles

Lent Concert 2023 2023 . 4.9（Sunday）15:00- Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall: Takemitsu Memorial J. S. Bach: St. Matthew Passion, BWV 244 (with subtitles) Conductor: Masaaki Suzuki Evangelist (Tenor): Thomas Hobbs Jesus (Bass): Martin Häßler Soprano: Ruby Hughes, Aki Matsui Alto: Noriyuki Kubo, Hiroya Aoki Tenor: Yousuke Taniguchi Bass: Toru Kaku Soprano in ripieno: The Little Singers of Tokyo Chorus & Orchestra: Bach Collegium Japan S: JPY 12,000 (Pair ticket discount: ¥ 23,000) A: JPY 9,800 B: JPY 7,600 C: JPY 5,400 J: JPY 3,500 U25: JPY 1,500* *special offer for youth Information: Bach Collegium Japan TEL 03-5301-0950
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4.29（Sat）15:00
Kobe Shoin Women's University Chapel（Japan）

261st Kobe Shoin Chapel Concert Masaaki Suzuki Organ Recital

261st Kobe Shoin Chapel Concert Masaaki Suzuki Organ Recital “Komm, heiliger Geist, Herre Gott” ~Auswahl aus 18 Leipziger Choräle und Drei Toccate~ 2023 . 4.29（Saturday）15:00~ Kobe Shoin Women’s University Chapel from “18 Leipziger Choräle” Choral ‘Komm, heiliger Geist, Herre Gott’ BWV 651 Choral ‘O Lamm Gottes unschuldig’ BWV 656 Toccata und Fuge in d ‘Dorisch’ BWV 538 from “18 Leipziger Choräle” Chorale ‘Allein Gott in der Höh sei Ehr’ BWV 663 Chorale ‘Von Gott will ich nicht lassen’ BWV 658 Toccata in C BWV 566 from “18 Leipziger Choräle” Choral ‘Allein Gott in der Höh sei Her’ BWV 662 Choral ‘Jesus Christus unser Heiland’ BWV 665 Toccata und Fuge in…
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5.07（Sun）15:00
Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall（Japan）

Händel: La Resurrezione

155th Subscription Concert 2023 . 5.7（Sunday）15:00~ Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall: Takemitsu Memorial G. F. Händel: La Resurrezione HWV 47 Conductor: Masato Suzuki Soprano: Carolyn Sampson, Saki Nakae Alto: Marianne Beate Kielland Tenor: Makoto Sakurada Bass: Toru Kaku Chorus & Orchestra: Bach Collegium Japan S: JPY 9,000 (Pair ticket discount: JPY 17,000) A: JPY 7,000 B: JPY 5,000 C: JPY 3,500 J : JPY 2,000 U25: JPY 2,000 Information: Bach Collegium Japan TEL 03-5301-0950（weekday 10:00-18:00）
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7.16（Sun）15:00
Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall（Japan）

156th Subscription Concert

156th Subscription Concert Church Cantata Series vol. 83 2023 . 7.16（Sunday）15:00~ Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall: Takemitsu Memorial J. S. Bach: Cantata No. 147 “Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben” BWV 147 Cantata No. 75 “Die Elenden sollen essen” BWV 75 Cantata No. 23 “Du wahrer Gott und Davids Sohn” BWV 23 and more Conductor: Masato Suzuki Soprano: Aki Matsui Alto: Alexander Chance Tenor: Makoto Sakurada Bass: Christian Immler Chorus & Orchestra: Bach Collegium Japan Ticket on sale from March 31 (Fri) S: JPY 9,000 (Pair discount: JPY 17,000) A: JPY 7,000 B: JPY 5,000 C: JPY 3,500 J : JPY 2,000 U25: JPY 2,000 Information: Bach Collegium Japan…
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7.17（Mon）15:00
Kobe Shoin Women's University Chapel（Japan）

262nd Kobe Shoin Chapel Concert

262nd Kobe Shoin Chapel Concert Church Cantata Series vol. 83 2023 . 7.17（Monday）15:00~ Kobe Shoin Women’s University Chapel J. S. Bach: Cantata No. 147 “Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben” BWV 147 Cantata No. 75 “Die Elenden sollen essen” BWV 75 Cantata No. 23 “Du wahrer Gott und Davids Sohn” BWV 23 and more Conductor: Masato Suzuki Soprano: Aki Matsui Alto: Alexander Chance Tenor: Makoto Sakurada Bass: Christian Immler Chorus & Orchestra: Bach Collegium Japan Ticket on sale from March 31 (Fri) Reserved Seat (1F): JPY 9,000 (pair discount: JPY 17,000) balcony(2F): JPY 4,500 Information: Bach Collegium Japan TEL 03-5301-0950（weekday 10:00-18:00）
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9.17（Sun）15:00
Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall（Japan）

Schubert: Mass

157th Subscription Concert 2023 . 9.17（Sunday）15:00~ Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall: Takemitsu Memorial F. Schubert: Mass No. 5 in A flat Conductor: Masaaki Suzuki Soprano: Miku Yasukawa Alto: Kasumi Shimizu Tenor: Jun Suzuki Bass: Takaoki Onishi Chorus & Orchestra: Bach Collegium Japan S: JPY 12,000 (Pair discount: JPY 23,000) A: JPY 9,800 B: JPY 7,600 C: JPY 5,400 J : JPY 3,500 U25: JPY 3,500 Information: Bach Collegium Japan TEL 03-5301-0950（weekday 10:00-18:00）
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11.25（Sat）15:00
Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall（Japan）

158th Subscription Concert

158th Subscription Concert Church Cantata Series vol. 84 2023 . 11.25（Saturday）15:00~ Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall: Takemitsu Memorial J. S. Bach: Cantata No. 63 “Christen, ätzet diesen Tag” BWV 63 Cantata No. 110 “Unser Mund sei voll Lachens” BWV 110 Cantata No. 190 “Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied” BWV 190 Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B minor BWV 1067 Conductor: Masaaki Suzuki Soprano: Hana Blažíková Alto: Damien Guillon Tenor: Makoto Sakurada Bass: Dominik Wörner Chorus & Orchestra: Bach Collegium Japan Ticket on sale from July 21 (Fri) S: JPY 9,000 (Pair discount: JPY 17,000) A: JPY 7,000 B: JPY 5,000 C: JPY 3,500 J : JPY 2,000 U25: JPY…
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11.26（Sun）15:00
Kobe Shoin Women's University Chapel（Japan）

263rd Kobe Shoin Chapel Concert

263rd Kobe Shoin Chapel Concert Church Cantata Series vol. 84 2023 . 11.26（Sunday）15:00~ Kobe Shoin Women’s University Chapel J. S. Bach: Cantata No. 63 “Christen, ätzet diesen Tag” BWV 63 Cantata No. 110 “Unser Mund sei voll Lachens” BWV 110 Cantata No. 190 “Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied” BWV 190 Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B minor BWV 1067 Conductor: Masaaki Suzuki Soprano: Hana Blažíková Alto: Damien Guillon Tenor: Makoto Sakurada Bass: Dominik Wörner Chorus & Orchestra: Bach Collegium Japan Ticket on sale from July 21 (Fri) Reserved Seat (1F): JPY 9,000 (Pair discount: JPY 17,000) balcony(2F): JPY 4,500 Information: Bach Collegium Japan TEL 03-5301-0950（weekday 10:00-18:00）
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2.03（Sat）15:00
Kobe Shoin Women's University Chapel（Japan）

264th Kobe Shoin Chapel Concert

264th Kobe Shoin Chapel Concert Church Cantata Series vol. 84 2024 . 2.3（Saturday）15:00~ Kobe Shoin Women’s University Chapel J. S. Bach: St John Passion BWV 245 (1725ver) Conductor: Masaaki Suzuki Evangelist/Tenor: Shimon Yoshida Soprano: Hana Blažíková Alto: Noriyuki Kubo Bass: Christian Immler, Toru Kaku Chorus & Orchestra: Bach Collegium Japan Ticket on sale from October 27 (Fri) Reserved Seat (1F): JPY 10,000 (Pair discount: JPY 19,000) balcony(2F): JPY 5,000 Information: Bach Collegium Japan TEL 03-5301-0950（weekday 10:00-18:00）
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2.04（Sun）15:00
Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall（Japan）

St. John Passion

159th Subscription Concert Lent Concert 2024 2024 . 2.4（Sunday）15:00~ Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall: Takemitsu Memorial J. S. Bach: St. John Passion BWV 245 (1725ver) Conductor: Masaaki Suzuki Evangelist/Tenor: Shimon Yoshida Soprano: Hana Blažíková Alto: Noriyuki Kubo Bass: Christian Immler, Toru Kaku Chorus & Orchestra: Bach Collegium Japan Ticket on sale from October 27 (Fri) S: JPY 12,000 (Pair discount:  JPY 23,000) A: JPY 9,800 B: JPY 7,600 C: JPY 5,400 J : JPY 3,500 U25：JPY 3,500 Information: Bach Collegium Japan TEL 03-5301-0950（weekday 10:00-18:00）
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