Learn these things to make concerts even more enjoyable! A 60-minute, one-coin lecture at 11:00 AM (June 2026)

Lectures will be held on the days of the 2026/2027 season "Sumida "TOBIRA" of classic" performances on June 5th (Fri) and June 6th (Sat).

To help you enjoy "Sumida "TOBIRA" of classic," which begins at 2:00 p.m., to the fullest, we will be going deeper into the program notes (explanations of the songs) to provide fun explanations using audio and video!
We guarantee that in just 60 minutes you'll be able to instantly enjoy listening to any song.
Why not try doing a quick preparation in just an hour on the day of the concert?
(Lecturer: Takayuki Komuro)

Theme: To learn about Yutaka Sado 's background anddelve into his musicality.

[Lecturer Profile] Takayuki Komuro (Music Writer / University Faculty)

Born in Ibaraki Prefecture. After studying composition at the Tokyo College of Music High School and the university, he majored in musicology at the university's graduate school. After graduating, he worked as an assistant at the Tokyo College of Music and a part-time lecturer at Wayo Women's University. He is currently a part-time lecturer at Toho Gakuen School of Music while also working as a freelance music writer. He writes song descriptions and interview articles focusing on classical music, contemporary music, jazz, and film music.
Since 2018, he has also been giving lectures on the day of New Japan Philharmonic 's "Sumida "TOBIRA" of classic Music" and making irregular appearances on TBS Radio's "After 6 Junction." He has co-authored "Introduction to Wind Bands for Non-Listeners" and "A Journey to the Piano" (Artes Publishing). His hobby is music analysis.

Outline of the event

●Date, Time and Venue:

  • 【満席のため締切】2026/6/5(金)11:00~ すみだトリフォニーホール 1F楽屋口にて 10:40~受付
  • June 6, 2026 (Sat) 11:00 AM - Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo, 6th Floor, "Hakun" Registration starts at 10:40 AM on the 6th floor at Croadore.
    * The venue on Saturday is different from usual.. Please make sure you come to the correct location.

●Lecturer: Mr. Takayuki Komuro

●Target audience: Those who have tickets for "Sumida "TOBIRA" of classic 40th Edition" on June 5th (Fri) and June 6th (Sat).

●Participation fee: 500 yen per person (to be paid at the time of registration on the day)

●定員:6/5(金)50名【満席のため締切】 、6/6(土)50名

* First-come-first-served basis.


How to apply

■E-mail でお願いします。
culture@njp.or.jp へ下記項目をお送りください。
① お名前・座席番号(ご参加希望の方全員分)② ご住所 ③お電話番号

●Application deadline: May 27th (Wed)

*We will only contact you if we are unable to accept you due to exceeded capacity. All other applicants should come directly to the reception on the day.

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