Media Coverage and Broadcast Announcements (2026/2027 Season)

(Updated 8/15/2026)

[Published in Internet Media] Sumida Economic News (August 14, 2026)
The following article was published.
Experience New Japan Philharmonic film music concert in Kinshicho with "orchestra-front seats"
[Featured in Magazine] "Sarasate" August 2026 issue
An interview with Chief Second Violinist Sohei Birman has been published in the following section.
The joys and techniques of playing the second violin
Sarasate
[Television Broadcast] NHK "Mimi Yori! Commentary" June 24, 2026
We also interviewed New Japan Philharmonic on the theme of "How do orchestras overcome difficult times?"
Broadcast date and time: Wednesday, June 24th, 12:20 PM
NHK
[TV Broadcast] BS-TBS "Neko Jiman" (Cat Pride) June 24, 2026
Chief oboist Hokuto Oka will be performing with his beloved cat.
Broadcast date and time: Wednesday, June 24th, 23:00~
Cat bragging
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[Featured in Internet Media] Mainichi Classic Navi (June 6, 2026)
The following article was published in "Sokuripo".
Yutaka Sado conducting New Japan Philharmonic Sumida "TOBIRA" of classic #40
(Mitsuru Fukase)
[Published in Internet Media] Shimotsuke Shimbun Digital (May 24, 2026)
The following article was published.
World-renowned musician Sado conducts New Japan Philharmonic in Utsunomiya, with violinist Miura as soloist, captivating 1400 audience members.
[Published in Internet Media] Yomiuri Shimbun Online (May 22, 2026)
The following article was published.
Tabachnik conducting New Japan Philharmonic... Brahms that feels natural even when the tempo changes abruptly, full of nostalgia.
[Published on Internet Media] Kumamoto News KAB ONLINE (May 9, 2026)
An interview with Music Director Yutaka Sado has been published.
World-renowned conductor Yutaka Sado continues to show his support for the disaster-stricken areas, performing in Kumamoto on the 10th anniversary of the earthquake.
[Featured in Internet Media] Mainichi Classic Navi (May 9, 2026)
The following article was published in "Sokuripo".
Michel Tabachnik conducts New Japan Philharmonic subscription concert Suntory Hall Series.
(Kyosuke Hasegawa)
[Featured on Internet Media] Zero Ni Go (April 23, 2026)
An interview with Music Director Yutaka Sado has been published.
[Event approaching!] Yutaka Sado takes on the "essence of Brahms"—the culmination of three years with New Japan Philharmonic to Ryutopia in Niigata.
[TV Broadcast] NHK "Asaichi" April 22, 2026
An interview with Mika Horii will be broadcast from her concert "Mika Horii's 'Thank You for Your Hard Work' Concert - Along with a Reading by That Person -" held on Friday, February 20th.
(The broadcast is scheduled to begin around 9:05 AM, after the news break, but this may change due to breaking news or other unforeseen circumstances.)
Asaichi
[Featured in Magazine] "Ongaku no Tomo" (Music Friend) May 2026 Issue
It was featured in the following section.
50 active conductors choose the conductors who have influenced them the most (Yutaka Sado)
• Concert Reviews: 667th subscription concert (Tsutomu Nasuda)
• Concert Reviews Sumida "TOBIRA" of classic Part 35 (Naoya Takayama)
• Concert Reviews Sumida "TOBIRA" of classic Part 36 (by Seiko Ito)
• Concert Guide (670th subscription concert other performances sponsored in May)
Monthly magazine Ongaku no Tomo – Ongaku no Tomo Sha (ongakunotomo.co.jp)
[Featured in Magazine] Mostly Classic, June 2026 issue
My article was published in the following section.
・"We want to create music together as one": Four young musicians to perform with New Japan Philharmonic on May 19th, aiming for new heights with a concerto.
Mostly Classic
[Published in Internet Media] Sumida Economic News (April 15, 2026)
The following article was published.
New Japan Philharmonic will hold a concert in Manila in June to commemorate the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Manila.
[Magazine] Bravo [Internet Media] Bravo ONLINE (April 13, 2026)
The following article was published.
New Japan Philharmonic is launching a crowdfunding campaign for their June performances in the Philippines.