The , formerly known as the , is an annual
classical music festival
A music festival is a community event with performances of singing and instrument playing that is often presented with a theme such as musical genre (e.g., rock, blues, folk, jazz, classical music), nationality, locality of musicians, or h ...
held in August and September in
Matsumoto, Nagano
is a city located in Nagano Prefecture, Japan. Matsumoto is designated as a core city since 1 April 2021. , the city had a population of 239,466 in 105,207 households and a population density of 240 persons per km2. The total area of the city ...
, Japan, founded in 1992 by conductor
Seiji Ozawa
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The festival's resident orchestra is the renowned
Saito Kinen Orchestra
The Saito Kinen Orchestra is an orchestra formed annually during the Saito Kinen Festival Matsumoto, which is held every August and September in Matsumoto city, Nagano, Japan. The orchestra is managed by the Saito Kinen Foundation.
History
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Bio of the Saito Kinen Orchestra at www.bach-cantatas.com
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References
External links
Official Website
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Music festivals established in 1992
Classical music festivals in Japan
Music festivals in Japan
Classical music in Japan
Tourist attractions in Nagano Prefecture
1992 establishments in Japan