Media Coverage and Broadcast Announcement (2024/2025 Season)

(Updated 24/4/2025)

[Magazine publication] "Mostly Classics" June 2025issue
It was published in the following section:
●Hisaishi & New Japan Philharmonic Colorful Turangalila (661st subscription concert)
●Performance Reviews Sumida "TOBIRA" of classic 29th
Mostly Classic
[Newspaper publication]
A review of the 661st subscription concert conducted by Joe Hisaishi (March 20th and 22nd, 2025) was featured in the newspaper.

April 7, Nishinippon Shimbun (evening edition), Tokushima Shimbun
April 9, Sanin Chuo Shimpo
April 11th China News
April 13, Kumamoto Nichinichi Shimbun
[TV Broadcast] Fuji TV News
The program introduced the "Children's Concert" held at Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation's new facility, "Atelier Banrai." You can watch it below.
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation opens facility at former bank site as children's space (FNN Online)
[Published on Internet Media] Mainichi Classic Navi (March 23, 2025)
The following article was published in "Sokuripo".
Joe Hisaishi Conducts New Japan Philharmonic 661st subscription concert (Haruo Yamada)
[Published on Internet Media] Web magazine "ONTOMO" (March 22, 2025)
The performance at the Abu Dhabi Festival was introduced in the article below.
Indian Monosashi Extra Edition "New Japan Philharmonic, Yutaka Sado, and Kyohei Sorita open the Abu Dhabi Festival in the Middle East!" (Haruka Takasaka)
[Magazine publication] "Mostly Classics" May 2025issue
It was published in the following section:
● "Sacred music performances by domestic orchestras and choirs" (662nd subscription concert)
●Interview with Suzuki Manami ("New Wind" Special Concert)
●My recommended concert in May 2025 (Shostakovich String Quartet Complete Performance Project Vol. 3/ Featuring Munsu Choi, Sohei Birman, and others)
Mostly Classic
[Magazine publication] "Ongaku no Tomo" April 2025issue
It was published in the following section:
●Scramble Shot Extra (Abu Dhabi Festival 2025)
●Concert Reviews Sumida "TOBIRA" of classic No. 28 (Haruo Yamada), subscription concert No. 660 (Tsutomu Nasuda)
Monthly magazine Ongaku no Tomo – Ongakunotomosha (ongakunotomo.co.jp)
[Magazine publication] "Sarasate, a magazine for stringed instruments" April 2025issue
It was published in the following section:
●Special feature: 150 years since the birth of Ravel: Orchestral version: Playing "Bolero"
https://sarasate.me/
[TV broadcast]"Post-show discussion: Mahler on March 11th" (NHK General TV)
The documentary program "Mahler on March 11th," which was broadcast on NHK-BS in 2012, will be rebroadcast with some revisions.
Broadcast date and time: Monday, March 10, 2025, 22:00
Rebroadcast: Friday, March 21st, 1:10am~ (late night on Thursday, March 20th)

From the NHK website:
On that day 14 years ago, New Japan Philharmonic performed Mahler's Symphony No. 5 in Tokyo, and it is said to have been a miraculous performance filled with prayer. The miraculous night is re-enacted through testimonies.
Program website (NHK)
[Magazine publication] "Mostly Classics" April 2025issue
It was published in the following section:
● "Tojo Sekio's Musical Pilgrimage" (660th subscription concert)
Mostly Classic
[Published on Internet Media] "ARAB NEWS" (January 28th - February 10th, 2025)
The following article was published about the Abu Dhabi Festival.
Maestro Yutaka Sado leads Japanese orchestra at Abu Dhabi Music Festival
The pioneering spirit of introducing new music New Japan Philharmonic
Abu Dhabi Festival 2025 to feature Arab world premiere of New Japan Philharmonic
[Magazine publication] "Ongaku Gendai" March 2025issue
It was published in the following section:
●Concert Review
659th subscription concert (Muneo Muneo)
https://ongakugendai.com/category/og/
[WEB publication] Sports Hochi February 4, 2025
The following article was published:
World-famous Yutaka Sado gives his first elementary school lecture as the "Sumida Music Ambassador"! He gives a passionate lecture to elementary school students on the "equation that creates miracles" = "talent + effort + luck" x "gratitude" (Sports Hochi)
[Published on Internet Media] Web magazine "ONTOMO" (February 3, 2025)
The article below contains a review of the 660th subscription concert (conducted by Yutaka Sado) held on Saturday, January 25th.
● Opera Concert Predictions for February / Opera Concert Report for January [A Life Where Music "happens"] Two "Carmens" and "Falstaff", Inbal conducting the Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra
[WEB publication] Sports Hochi February 2, 2025
The following article was published:
Yutaka Sado and New Japan Philharmonic held a subscription concert, "Sumida "TOBIRA" of classic," in memory of conductor Kazuyoshi Akiyama, with Faure's "Requiem." Sado said, "I hope you will listen to the concert while thinking of Mr. Akiyama." (Sports Hochi)
[Published on Internet Media] Mainichi Classic Navi (January 27, 2025)
The following article was published in "Sokuripo".
Yutaka Sado Conducts New Japan Philharmonic 660th subscription concert (Katsuhiko Shibata)
[Magazine publication] "Ongaku no Tomo"February 2025 issue
It was published in the following section:
● Concert Top Ten & Best Artist 2024
● Michiyoshi Inoue (Conductor) The final steps of his conducting career
●Scramble Shot Extra (New Japan Philharmonic x Yutaka Sado UAE)
●Concert Reviews Sumida "TOBIRA" of classic The 26th (Haruo Yamada), Sumida "TOBIRA" of classic The 27th (Haruo Yamada)
Monthly magazine Ongaku no Tomo – Ongakunotomosha (ongakunotomo.co.jp)
[Magazine publication] "Mostly Classics" March 2025issue
It was published in the following section:
● Interview with Munsu Choi
Mostly Classic
Sumida Ward MICE Digital Brochure
For further details, please visit the Sumida Ward website.
We have created a digital brochure for Sumida Ward MICE
[Magazine publication] "Monthly Piano" February2025 issue (on sale January 20th)
Hokuto Oka (NJP Chief Oboe) will appear in the "My Favorite Partne" corner and talk about his beloved cats Mugi-chan and Bisco-chan.
Monthly Piano
[TV broadcast]"And Again, with Fujiko Hemming" (NHK BS)
New Japan Philharmonic is participating in the performance.
First broadcast date and time: Saturday, September 7, 2024, 21:00 (NHK BS)
Rebroadcast: December 30, 2024 (Monday) 12:00~ (NHK BS)

From the program website
Fujiko Hemming, the "soulful pianist" who passed away in April this year. Her thoughts on "La Campanella," which became her signature piece... A record of her arduous life as a pianist until her death.
Program website (NHK)
[Magazine publication] "Sarasate" February 2025issue
It was published in the following section:
●STAGE PICK UP (659th subscription concert Dogi, Final, Last "Leningrad")
Sarasate
[TV broadcast] Movie Music is Wonderful! VII (NHK)
Broadcast date and time:
January 1, 2025 (Wed) 19:30- [BS Premium 4K], January 3 (Fri) 21:00- [BS]
[MC] Ken Yasuda, Announcer Risa Hayashida

From the program website
"This time we will be introducing 21 songs from 18 works! Ten artists who are active on stage and in live performances will sing against the backdrop of live performances by New Japan Philharmonic, and famous movie scenes projected on a 600-inch large screen! MC: Ken Yasuda."
Program website (NHK)
[Magazine publication] "Mostly Classics" February 2025issue
It was published in the following section:
●2024 Retrospective Concert & Opera Best 10
● Tojo Sekio's "Musical Pilgrimage"
Mostly Classic
[WEB publication] Braavo ONLINE
The following article was published:
Yutaka Sado & New Japan Philharmonic with Kyohei Sorita to appear at Abu Dhabi Festival in the UAE
Braavo
[Magazine publication] "Ongaku no Tomo"January 2025 issue
It was published in the following section:
●Special Feature II "How to lead an orchestra in 2025"
Monthly magazine Ongaku no Tomo – Ongakunotomosha (ongakunotomo.co.jp)
[Published on Internet Media] Web magazine "ONTOMO" (December 18, 2024)
The interview article has been published in the following section.
■ New Japan Philharmonic Music Director Yutaka Sado - Kicks off with a peace memorial program, honing the orchestra's individuality in his third term
https://ontomo-mag.com/article/interview/yutaka-sado-2025-26/
[WEB publication] tokyochips December 6, 2024
The following article was published:
AOKI Group's Anniversaire Omotesando receives a thunderous applause as New Japan Philharmonic Trio plays! A special chapel is open to the public to "provide moving experiences" with exquisite string music. A charity chapel concert will be held on December 5th (tokyochips)
Featuring: Violinist Asami Tamura, Cellist Toru Hirota
[WEB publication] Extranet Sumida Ward November 21, 2024
The following article was published:
[Sumida Ward] The world-famous conductor and Sumida Music Ambassador "Yutaka Sado" came to the Risshisha High School brass band in Kinshicho! (Extra Net)
[WEB publication] Sports Hochi November 19, 2024
The following article was published:
Sumida Music Ambassador Yutaka Sado coaches the Risshisha High School brass band! The world-renowned conductor makes Sumida Ward, Tokyo a "town of music": "We've got more to do. We're serious about it!" (Sports Hochi)
[Magazine publication] "Ongaku no Tomo" December 2024issue
It was featured in the following article:
●Concert Reviews
Sumida "TOBIRA" of classic No. 25 (Ito Seiko)
Monthly magazine Ongaku no Tomo – Ongakunotomosha (ongakunotomo.co.jp)
[Published on Internet Media] Mainichi Classic Navi (November 17, 2024)
The following article was published in "Sokuripo".
Michiyoshi Inoue conducting New Japan Philharmonic 659th subscription concert (Takuo Ikeda)
[Magazine publication] "Music Limited" December 2024issue
It was published in the following section:
●Domestic professional orchestras, brass bands, operas, and choirs subscription concert in December 2024 and January 2025
●This year's nationwide performance schedule for "Ninth"
Music Contemporary
[WEB publication] Tokyo Shimbun TOKYO Web November 9, 2024
The following article was published:
New Japan Philharmonic performs a water concert with a string quartet and bamboo lanterns on the Kitajukken River in Sumida at night (Tokyo Shimbun TOKYO Web)
[WEB publication] Extranet Sumida Ward November 10, 2024
The following article was published:
[Sumida Ward] A sudden ethnic migration in Tokyo Mizumachi!? New Japan Philharmonic held a "Water Concert" on the Kitajukkan River. (Extranet)
[WEB publication] Confetti
The following article introduces the "2024 Special Concert of Symphony No. 9 for Everyone to Enjoy" to be held on Saturday, December 21st.
A concert where you can enjoy the end-of-year staple "Symphony No. 9" along with the background of the piece's creation. We hope you will fully experience the charm of the human voice and the power of the orchestra (Confetti)
[Magazine publication] "Mostly Classics" December 2024issue
It was published in the following section:
● Performance Review 6 Yutaka Sado = New Japan Philharmonic 's No. 7 Yamada Haruo
●Interview: Yutaka Sado & New Japan Philharmonic members talk about Symphony No. 7
Reader gifts
Mostly Classic
[Published on Internet Media] Mainichi Classic Navi (October 27, 2024)
The following article was published in "Sokuripo".
Toshiyuki Kamioka Conductor, New Japan Philharmonic Sumida "TOBIRA" of classic #26 (Katsuhiko Shibata)
[Magazine publication] "Ongaku no Tomo" November 2024issue
It was featured in the following article:
●Performance Report
With gratitude to Ozawa, Seiji Ozawa Memorial Concert (Kotaro Yamazaki)
Monthly magazine Ongaku no Tomo – Ongakunotomosha (ongakunotomo.co.jp)
[Radio Broadcast] Contemporary Music (NHK FM)
Recent Performances: The 34th Yasushi Akutagawa Suntory Composition Award Selection Concert (1)
(Performed on Saturday, August 24, 2024)
First broadcast date: Sunday, October 20, 2024, 8:10 a.m.
Recent Performances: Yasushi Akutagawa Suntory Composition Prize Selection Concert (2)
(Performed on Saturday, August 24, 2024)
First broadcast date: Sunday, October 27, 2024, 8:10 a.m.
Program website (NHK)
[Newspaper publication] "Seikyou Shimbun" morning edition, page 12, culture column, October 14, 2024
A "new wind" in the classical music world: Miyu Tachibana (a rising star who won the violin category at the Long-Thibaud International Music Competition) (To view online articles, you must register as a paid member)
[Published on Internet Media] Mainichi Classic Navi (September 25, 2024)
The following article was published in "Orchestra Recommendation".
~91~ Concerts and Concert Talks | CLASSICNAVI (Haruo Yamada)
[Published on Internet Media] Mainichi Classic Navi (September 23, 2024)
The following article was published in "Sokuripo".
Yutaka Sado Conducts New Japan Philharmonic 658th subscription concert (Katsuhiko Shibata)
[Magazine publication] "Mostly Classics" November 2024 issue
It was published in the following section:
●Special article: New Japan Philharmonic to hold Seiji Ozawa Memorial Concert Yuichi Iwano
● Tojo Sekio's "Musical Pilgrimage" August 2024 (Seiji Ozawa Memorial Concert)
●Performance Reviews: Sumida "TOBIRA" of classic No. 21 (Natsuki Sawaya)
Mostly Classic
[TV broadcast]"Local Topics (Taito, Sumida, Adachi, Katsushika, Edogawa)" (J:COM)
They introduced the "Seiji Ozawa Memorial Concert" (held on Saturday, August 31st).
9/14 issue [First broadcast on 9/14 (Sat) from 11:00 ~, then rebroadcast]
Every day 07:00-07:30, 11:00-11:30, 20:30-21:00
Broadcast area: [Tokyo] Taito, Sumida, Adachi, Katsushika, Edogawa areas
Those outside the broadcast area can also use the app "Do-local" (About one month after the first broadcast)
Program website (J:COM)
[Magazine publication] "Ongaku no Tomo" September 2024 issue
It was featured in the following article:
● Latest news on upcoming concerts in Japan
Performance Review
Sumida "TOBIRA" of classic No. 24 (Takuo Ikeda)
Monthly magazine Ongaku no Tomo – Ongakunotomosha (ongakunotomo.co.jp)
Comments on the film "The Little Orchestra of Paris"
Eriko Sasaki (second violin Vorspieler), Taro Shiro (double Vorspieler), and Mikiko Kawamura (Chief bassoonist) have sent supportive comments for the film "The Little Orchestra of Paris," which will be released on Friday, September 20th.

"The Little Orchestra of Paris" Official Website
[TV broadcast] "Status" (2) Stradivarius (NHK)
The program will feature footage of concerts featuring New Japan Philharmonic.
First broadcast date and time: September 11, 2024 (Wednesday) 19:57 (NHK General TV)

Program website (NHK)
[TV broadcast]"And Again, with Fujiko Hemming" (NHK BS)
New Japan Philharmonic is participating in the performance.
First broadcast date and time: Saturday, September 7, 2024, 21:00 (NHK BS)

From the program website
Fujiko Hemming, the "soulful pianist" who passed away in April this year. Her thoughts on "La Campanella," which became her signature piece... A record of her arduous life as a pianist until her death.
Program website (NHK)
[WEB publication] Sports Hochi September 1, 2024
The following article was published:
New Japan Philharmonic holds "Seiji Ozawa Memorial Concert" at Sumida Triphony Hall, Music Director Yutaka Sado says "I can't express my gratitude to Mr. Ozawa enough" (Hochi Shimbun)
[TV Broadcast] Fuji TV News
On Sunday, September 1st, Fuji TV news introduced the "Seiji Ozawa Memorial Concert" (held on Saturday, August 31st). You can watch it below.
Memorial concert for world-renowned conductor Seiji Ozawa featuring artists connected to him (FNN Online)
[WEB publication] Confetti
The following article introduces the "SMBC presents "New Wind" Classic Concert vol.2 - Charity Concert" to be held on Sunday, October 20th.
After winning an international competition, Kazumi Tachibana is even more motivated. This rising star is sure to take on a difficult piece by Sibelius (Confetti)
[WEB publication] Ashita Media by BIGLOBE
The following article was published:
Are young people turning away from classical music? (Ashita Media by BIGLOBE)
[Magazine publication] "Ongaku no Tomo" August 2024 issue
It was featured in the following article:
Performance Review
656th subscription concert (Kyosuke Hasegawa)
Monthly magazine Ongaku no Tomo – Ongakunotomosha (ongakunotomo.co.jp)
[WEB publication] Braavo ONLINE
The following article was published:
● Outstanding beauty of sound ── Yutaka Sado 's Bruckner performances, which have grown in brilliance as he has gained experience in Vienna (Text: Haruo Yamada)
It also includes a message from Chief timpanist Tatsuya Kawase.
Bravo
[Award Announcement]A Journey with the Orchestra: A Journey that Enlivens the Five Senses (Nippon TV)
New Japan Philharmonic 's appearance on the program "Playing the Five Senses! Orchestra Journey - Let's Travel with the Orchestra" (Nippon Television / broadcast on Saturday, November 25, 2023) was selected as the Excellence Award winner in the Information/Variety category at the 40th ATP Awards Television Grand Prix.
ATP All Japan Television Programme Producers Association
[WEB publication] Braavo ONLINE
The following article was published:
●News Yutaka Sado attends the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Awards for Cultural Affairs
Braavo
[Magazine publication] "Ongaku no Tomo" July 2024issue
It was featured in the following article:
Performance Review
655th subscription concert (Ryo Tobe)
The 22nd Sumida "TOBIRA" of classic (Akira Hirano)
Monthly magazine Ongaku no Tomo – Ongakunotomosha (ongakunotomo.co.jp)
[Published on Internet Media] Mainichi Classic Navi (June 12, 2024)
The following article was published in "Sokuripo".
Charles Dutoit Conducts New Japan Philharmonic 657th subscription concert (Tojo Sekio)
[Internet media coverage] "Extra News NET Sumida Ward"
The following article was published:
[Sumida Ward] Be sure to check it out! New Japan Philharmonic is inviting children under the age of 18 to a concert at Sumida Triphony Hall.
[Magazine publication] "Monthly Tove" June 2024 issue
An interview with Munsu Choi (Solo Concertmaster) was published in the June 2024 issue (published June 1st) of Tobu Railway's lineside newsletter "Monthly Tobu." The magazine is available at Tobu stations and other locations.
You can also view it in PDF format. Latest issue of Monthly Tobu
[Newspaper publication] Tokyo Shimbun evening edition, page 5, May 20, 2024
We were introduced to the "Seiji Ozawa Memorial Concert" scheduled to be held on August 31st.
[Magazine publication] "Ongaku no Tomo" June 2024 issue
It was featured in the following article:
●Special feature: Reading Artists Vol.1 -Michiyoshi Inoue
Interview: Tatsuro Nishie (Concertmaster New Japan Philharmonic)
Performance Review
The 20th Sumida "TOBIRA" of classic (Haruo Yamada)
The 21st Sumida "TOBIRA" of classic (Kyosuke Hasegawa)
Monthly magazine Ongaku no Tomo – Ongakunotomosha (ongakunotomo.co.jp)
[Published on Internet Media] Mainichi Classic Navi (May 20, 2024)
The following article was published in "Sokuripo".
Kazuhiro Koizumi Conducts New Japan Philharmonic 656th subscription concert (Haruo Yamada)
[WEB publication] Braavo ONLINE
The following article was published:
●News New Japan Philharmonic to hold "Seiji Ozawa Memorial Concert"
Braavo
[Published on Internet Media] Mainichi Classic Navi (April 20, 2024)
The following article was published in "Sokuripo".
Yutaka Sado Conducts New Japan Philharmonic 655th subscription concert Suntory Hall Series (Haruo Yamada)
[Magazine publication] "Mostly Classics" June 2024 issue
We are pleased to have you featured in the following sections.
●Special Essay Gerhard Bosse Symphonic Pilgrimage of Bruckner's Solitude, or Conversation with God Kanno Bosse Michiko
●Performance Reviews Sumida "TOBIRA" of classic 21st (Natsuki Sawaya)
Mostly Classical
[Radio Broadcast] Oboe player Nobuyoshi Asama will appear on Chofu FM Tokyo Oasis! (Broadcast on April 25, 2024)
Oboe player Nobuyoshi Asama appeared on "Tokyo Oasis." You can listen to the archive of the radio broadcast at the following URL.
■Archived broadcast: https://youtu.be/cmU5i7lfraM?si=3E_O–gPNnbDAcjP

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