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Founded in 1911, the Tokyo Philharmonic is the oldest and biggest symphony orchestra in Japan.
Founded in 1911, the Tokyo Philharmonic was the first orchestra in Japan to celebrate its 100th anniversary. With about 160 musicians, it regularly performs symphonies and operas. It is proud to have appointed Maestro Myung- Whun Chung, who has been conducting Tokyo Phil since 2001, as Honorary Music Director, Maestro Andrea Battistoni as Chief Conductor, and Maestro Mikhail Pletnev as Special Guest Conductor. In addition, many world-class musicians have performed with the Tokyo Phil. It has performed regularly at Tokyo's most distinguished halls, Suntory Hall, Bunkamura Orchard Hall, and Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall. It has established its world-class reputation through its subscription concert series, regular opera and ballet assignments at the New National Theatre, Tokyo (NNTT), and a full, ever-in-demand agenda around Japan and the world, including broadcasting with NHK Broadcasting Corporation, various educational programs, and tours abroad. Tokyo Phil has partnerships with Bunkamura Orchard Hall, the Bunkyo Ward in Tokyo, Chiba City, Karuizawa Cho in Nagano, and Nagaoka City in Niigata, and also cooperation agreement with Kariya City in Aichi. Tokyo Phil also regularly performs in regions outside Tokyo and engages in regional cultural exchange and education programs.
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