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Matthias Bamert inaugural Concert No. 1 as Chief Conductor with Sapporo Symphony Orchestra (Japan)

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Sapporo Concert Hall; Kitara

  • Fučík: Entrance of the Gladiators Op.68
  • Stravinsky: Circus Polka: For a Young Elephant
  • Haydn: Vivace fron Symphony No.82 in C major “The Bear”
  • Respighi:“The Hen” based on the music of J.-Ph Rameau
  • Rimsky-Korsakov: Flight of the Bumblebee
  • Kabalevsky: Comedians’ Galop
  • Gounod: Faust Waltz
  • Britten: Matinees musicales Op.24
  • Respighi: The Magic Toy Shop
  • Rossini: William Tell Overture

Matthias Bamert returns to Japan

February 24 , 2018Matthias_Bamert_HAIN0792

Orchestra Ensemble Kanazawa

  • Arriaga: Symphony in D major
  • Mozart: Andante for Flute and Orchestra in C major, K. 315 (285e)
  • Hisatada Otaka: Flute Concerto, Op. 30a
  • Schubert: Symphony No. 6 in C major, D589

Jasmine Choi, flute

March 9, 10 and 11, 2018

Hyogo PAC Orchestra

  • Massenet: Scenes picturesque
  • Saint-Saëns: Cello Concerto No. 1 in A minor, Op. 33
  • Respighi: Fontane di Roma
  • Respighi: Feste romane

Luigi Piovano, cello

Press Release: Matthias Bamert appointed Chief Conductor of Sapporo Symphony Orchestra (Japan)

HAIN0811Swiss conductor Matthias Bamert has been appointed Chief Conductor of Sapporo Symphony Orchestra (Japan), a 3-year position from April 2018.

Mr Bamert said, “I am very pleased and honoured to accept this position, and I am looking forward to many wonderful concerts with my new orchestra.“

Mr Bamert currently holds a position of Principal Guest Conductor at Daejeon Philharmonic Orchestra (South Korea).