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8.11（Sun）20:00
Kursaal Auditorioa（Spain）

BCJ SUMMER TOUR 2024: San Sebastián

2024.  8.11 (Saturday) 20:00~(local time) Kursaal Auditorioa (San Sebastián, Spain) J. S. Bach: Cantata No. 20 “O Ewigkeit, du Donnerwort” BWV 20 Cantata No. 94 “Was frag ich nach der Welt” BWV 94 Cantata No. 93 “Wer nur den lieben Goe läßt walten” BWV 93 Cantata No. 78 “Jesu, der du meine Seele” BWV 78 Soprano: Carolyn Sampson Alto: Alexander Chance Tenor: Benjamin Bruns Bass: Christian Immler more info
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8.13（Tue）
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BCJ SUMMER TOUR 2024: Torroella de Montgrí

2024.  8.13 (Tuesday) Festival de Torroella de Montgrí (Torroella de Montgrí, Spain) J. S. Bach: Cantata No. 20 “O Ewigkeit, du Donnerwort” BWV 20 Cantata No. 94 “Was frag ich nach der Welt” BWV 94 Cantata No. 93 “Wer nur den lieben Goe läßt walten” BWV 93 Cantata No. 78 “Jesu, der du meine Seele” BWV 78 Soprano: Carolyn Sampson Alto: Alexander Chance Tenor: Benjamin Bruns Bass: Christian Immler more info
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8.19（Mon）19:30
Royal Albert Hall（England）

BCJ SUMMER TOUR 2024: BBC Proms

2024.  8.19 (Monday) 19:30~(local time) Royal Albert Hall (London, England) J. S. Bach: Cantata No. 20 “O Ewigkeit, du Donnerwort” BWV 20 Cantata No. 94 “Was frag ich nach der Welt” BWV 94 Cantata No. 93 “Wer nur den lieben Goe läßt walten” BWV 93 Cantata No. 78 “Jesu, der du meine Seele” BWV 78 Soprano: Carolyn Sampson Alto: Alexander Chance Tenor: Benjamin Bruns Bass: Christian Immler more info
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8.23（Fri）20:00
Stiftskirche Wilten（Austria）

BCJ SUMMER TOUR 2024: Innsbruck

2024.  8.23 (Friday) 20:00~(local time) Stiftskirche Wilten (Innsbruck, Austria) J. S. Bach: Cantata No. 20 “O Ewigkeit, du Donnerwort” BWV 20 Cantata No. 94 “Was frag ich nach der Welt” BWV 94 Cantata No. 93 “Wer nur den lieben Goe läßt walten” BWV 93 Cantata No. 78 “Jesu, der du meine Seele” BWV 78 Soprano: Carolyn Sampson Alto: Alexander Chance Tenor: Benjamin Bruns Bass: Christian Immler more info
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9.15（Sun）15:00
Chofu City Cultural Center Tazukuri: Kusunoki Hall（Japan）

The 300th Anniversary Project of Choral CantatasⅢ

Church Cantata Series vol. 87 The 300th Anniversary Project of Choral Cantatas Ⅲ（3rd / total 10 sessions） 2024 . 9.15（Sunday）15:00~ Chofu City Cultural Center Tazukuri: Kusunoki Hall J. S. Bach: Cantata No. 78 “Jesu, der du meine Seele” BWV 78 Cantata No. 99 “Was Gott tut, das ist wohlgetan” BWV 99 Cantata No. 114 “Ach, lieben Christen, seid getrost” BWV 114 Cantata No. 96 “Herr Christ, der einge Gottessohn” BWV 96 Conductor: Masaaki Suzuki Soprano: Aki Matsui Alto: Noriyuki Kubo Tenor: Yosuke Taniguchi Bass: Toru Kaku Chorus & Orchestra: Bach Collegium Japan reserved seat: JPY 6,000 Information: Bach Collegium Japan TEL 03-5301-0950（weekday 10:00-18:00）
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9.16（Mon）15:00
Kobe Shoin Women’s University Chapel（Japan）

The 300th Anniversary Project of Choral CantatasⅢ（Kobe）

267th Kobe Shoin Chapel Concert Church Cantata Series vol. 87 The 300th Anniversary Project of Choral Cantatas Ⅲ（3rd / total 10 sessions） 2024 . 9.16（Monday）15:00~ Kobe Shoin Women’s University Chapel J. S. Bach: Cantata No. 78 “Jesu, der du meine Seele” BWV 78 Cantata No. 99 “Was Gott tut, das ist wohlgetan” BWV 99 Cantata No. 114 “Ach, lieben Christen, seid getrost” BWV 114 Cantata No. 96 “Herr Christ, der einge Gottessohn” BWV 96 Conductor: Masaaki Suzuki Soprano: Aki Matsui Alto: Noriyuki Kubo Tenor: Yosuke Taniguchi Bass: Toru Kaku Chorus & Orchestra: Bach Collegium Japan Reserved Seat (1F): JPY 9,500 balcony(2F 1row the gallery): JPY 5,000 balcony(2F 2row corner seating):…
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9.27（Fri）19:00
Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall（Japan）

Messe in h-moll

163rd Subscription Concert 2024 . 9.27（Friday）19:00~ Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall: Takemitsu Memorial J. S. Bach: Messe in h-moll, BWV 232 Conductor: Masaaki Suzuki Soprano: Aki Matsui, Marianne Beate Kielland Alto: Alexander Chance Tenor: Makoto Sakurada Bass: Toru Kaku Chorus & Orchestra: Bach Collegium Japan S: JPY 12,000 A: JPY 9,800 B: JPY 7,600 C: JPY 5,400 J : JPY 3,500 U25: JPY 2,000 Information: Bach Collegium Japan TEL 03-5301-0950（weekday 10:00-18:00）
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10.31（Thu）19:00
Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall（Japan）

Bach to Mendelssohn-Bartholdy

164th Subscription Concert “B to B” series 2024 . 10.31（Thursday / Reformation Day）19:00~ Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall: Takemitsu Memorial J. S. Bach: Cantata No. 80 “Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott” BWV 80(rev. W. F. Bach) F. Mendelssohn=Bartholdy: Symphony No.2 “Lobgesang”, Op. 52 Conductor: Masaaki Suzuki Soprano: Jone Martínez, Eri Sawae Tenor: Benjamin Bruns Bass: Yusuke Koike Chorus & Orchestra: Bach Collegium Japan S: JPY 12,000 A: JPY 9,800 B: JPY 7,600 C: JPY 5,400 J : JPY 3,500 U25: JPY 2,000 Information: Bach Collegium Japan TEL 03-5301-0950（weekday 10:00-18:00）
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11.28（Thu）19:00
Chofu City Cultural Center Tazukuri: Kusunoki Hall（Japan）

The 300th Anniversary Project of Choral CantatasⅣ

Church Cantata Series vol. 88 The 300th Anniversary Project of Choral Cantatas Ⅳ（4th / total 10 sessions） 2024 . 11.28（Thursday）19:00~ Chofu City Cultural Center Tazukuri: Kusunoki Hall J. S. Bach: Cantata No. 38 “Aus tiefer Not schrei ich zu dir” BWV 38 Cantata No. 115 “Mache dich, mein Geist, bereit” BWV 115 Cantata No. 116 “Du Friedefürst, Herr Jesu Christ” BWV 116 Cantata No. 62 “Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland” BWV 62 Conductor: Masato Suzuki Soprano: Aki Matsui Alto: Hiroya Aoki Tenor: Makoto Sakurada Bass: Toru Kaku Chorus & Orchestra: Bach Collegium Japan reserved seat: JPY 6,000 Information: Bach Collegium Japan TEL 03-5301-0950（weekday 10:00-18:00）
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11.30（Sat）15:00
Kobe Shoin Women’s University Chapel（Japan）

The 300th Anniversary Project of Choral CantatasⅣ（Kobe）

268th Kobe Shoin Chapel Concert Church Cantata Series vol. 88 The 300th Anniversary Project of Choral Cantatas Ⅳ（4th / total 10 sessions） 2024 . 11.30（Saturday）19:00~ Kobe Shoin Women’s University Chapel J. S. Bach: Cantata No. 38 “Aus tiefer Not schrei ich zu dir” BWV 38 Cantata No. 115 “Mache dich, mein Geist, bereit” BWV 115 Cantata No. 116 “Du Friedefürst, Herr Jesu Christ” BWV 116 Cantata No. 62 “Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland” BWV 62 Conductor: Masaaki Suzuki Soprano: Aki Matsui Alto: Hiroya Aoki Tenor: Makoto Sakurada Bass: Toru Kaku Chorus & Orchestra: Bach Collegium Japan Reserved Seat (1F): JPY 9,500 balcony(2F 1row the gallery): JPY 5,000 balcony(2F 2row corner…
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12.06（Fri）19:00
Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall（Japan）

Special Concert: Bruckner & Beethoven “The Symphony No. 9” Commemorating the 200th anniversary of Bruckner’s birth

Special Concert Bruckner & Beethoven “The Symphony No. 9” Commemorating the 200th anniversary of Bruckner’s birth 2024 . 12.6（Friday）19:00~ Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall: Takemitsu Memorial A. Bruckner: Psalm 112, WAB 35 Psalm 114, WAB 36 L. v. Beethoven: The Symphony No. 9 in D Minor, Op. 125 Conductor: Masaaki Suzuki Soprano: Saki Nakae Alto: Kasumi Shimizu Tenor: Naoki Miyasato Bass: Toru Kaku Chorus & Orchestra: Bach Collegium Japan S: JPY 12,000 A: JPY 9,800 B: JPY 7,600 C: JPY 5,400 J : JPY 3,500 U25: JPY 2,000 Information: Bach Collegium Japan TEL 03-5301-0950（weekday 10:00-18:00）
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3.15（Sat）15:00
Kobe Shoin Women’s University Chapel（Japan）

The 300th Anniversary Project of Choral CantatasⅤ（Kobe）

269th Kobe Shoin Chapel Concert Church Cantata Series vol. 89 The 300th Anniversary Project of Choral Cantatas Ⅴ（5th / total 10 sessions） 2025 . 3.15（Saturday）15:00~ Kobe Shoin Women’s University Chapel J. S. Bach: Cantata No. 133 “Ich freue mich in dir” BWV 133 Cantata No. 122 “Das neugeborne Kindelein” BWV 122 Cantata No. 124 “Meinen Jesum lass ich nicht” BWV 124 Cantata No. 3 “Ach Gott, wie manches Herzeleid” BWV 3 Conductor: Masato Suzuki Soprano: Hana Blažíková Alto: Noriyuki Kubo Tenor: Shimon Yoshida Bass: Toru Kaku Chorus & Orchestra: Bach Collegium Japan Reserved Seat (1F): JPY 9,500 balcony(2F 1row the gallery): JPY 5,000 balcony(2F 2row corner seating): JPY 3,000 Information:…
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3.16（Sun）15:00
Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall（Japan）

The 300th Anniversary Project of Choral CantatasⅤ

165th Subscription Concert Church Cantata Series vol. 89 The 300th Anniversary Project of Choral Cantatas Ⅴ（5th / total 10 sessions） 2025 . 3.16（Sanday）15:00~ Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall: Takemitsu Memorial J. S. Bach: Cantata No. 133 “Ich freue mich in dir” BWV 133 Cantata No. 122 “Das neugeborne Kindelein” BWV 122 Cantata No. 124 “Meinen Jesum lass ich nicht” BWV 124 Cantata No. 3 “Ach Gott, wie manches Herzeleid” BWV 3 Conductor: Masato Suzuki Soprano: Hana Blažíková Alto: Noriyuki Kubo Tenor: Shimon Yoshida Bass: Toru Kaku Chorus & Orchestra: Bach Collegium Japan S: JPY 9,500 A: JPY 7,400 B: JPY 5,300 C: JPY 3,800 J : JPY 2,400 U25: JPY…
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161st Subscription Concert: Notice of Cast Change
15/05/2024

We regret to inform you that Terry Way (alto), who was scheduled to perform as a soloist in this concert, will not be able to come to Japan due to a sudden illness. In his place, Hiroya Aoki will perform as the soloist. We appreciate your understanding.

Masaaki Suzuki
Masaaki Suzuki was awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette
29/04/2024

Masaaki Suzuki, the music director of the Bach Collegium Japan, was awarded the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette, in the Spring Honors of Reiwa 6. The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette, is presented to individuals who have made particularly distinguished contributions in the fields of arts and culture. https://www8.cao.go.jp/shokun/hatsurei/r06haru.html

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Bach Collegium Japan announces SUMMER TOUR 2024
25/04/2024

Bach Collegium Japan has been invited to overseas halls and music festivals numerous times in the past. The first invitation to the BBC Proms was in 2007. Following the European Grand Tour in November 2022, which visited a total of nine cities, the ensemble was invited to the Leipzig Bach Festival last year, where they adorned the prestigious finale performance. As we welcome 2024, the ensemble will tour seven cities, including the London BBC Proms. Please look forward to the new journey of Bach Collegium Japan. 　<Program>　PROGRAM A　J. S. Bach 　St. John Passion BWV 245(FOURTH Edition) 　PROGRAM B: Cantatas　J. S. Bach　Cantata No. 20 “O Ewigkeit, du Donnerwort” BWV 20　Cantata No….