Announcement of Toshihiko Takamizawa's appearance (Friday, February 20, 2026 "Mika Horii Presents 'Thank You for Your Hard Work' Concert ~With Readings from That Person~")

New Japan Philharmonic The special concert "CCC presents Mika Horii's "Good-bye Concert" - with a reading by that person", scheduled for February 20, 2026 at Sumida Triphony Hall, will feature as a reading special guest Toshihiko Takamizawa, leader of the rock band THE Toshihiko Takamizawa, leader of the rock band THE ALFEE, will appear as a reading special guest.

Profile of Toshihiko Takamizawa

Born April 17, 1954
Leader of the rock band THE ALFEE.
He is responsible for songwriting, electric guitar, and vocals. He formed the band ALFEE in 1973 with Ken Sakurai and Konosuke Sakazaki. They debuted in 1974 with the single "Natsu Shigure." From "Merry Ann" in 1983 to their latest single "HEART OF RAINBOW" released in July 2025, THE ALFEE have had 59 consecutive albums reach the top 10 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart. The band will embark on a nationwide tour starting in April, and will celebrate their 3,000th paid solo performance on April 17th, Takamizawa's birthday. Takamizawa is also an active novelist, currently serializing his fourth full-length novel, "Immortal Brain," in Bungeishunju's All Readers magazine.

[Concert information]

CCC presents 堀井美香が贈る”お疲れ様コンサート”~あの人のリーディングとともに~

日時:2026年2月20日(金) 19:00 開演(18:15開場)
会場:すみだトリフォニーホール 大ホール

企画・司会・朗読:堀井美香
リーディングスペシャルゲスト:高見沢 俊彦
指揮:碇山隆一郎
管弦楽:新日本フィルハーモニー交響楽団

チケット価格
一般S席 6,000円
一般A席 4,000円

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主催:公益財団法人 新日本フィルハーモニー交響楽団
特別協賛:カルチュア・コンビニエンス・クラブ株式会社
協力:すみだトリフォニーホール(公益財団法人墨田区文化振興財団)