Nagoya Philharmonic Orchestra
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The is a symphony orchestra
based in Nagoya, Japan
, founded in 1966. The orchestra gives concerts primarily at the Aichi Prefectural Arts Theater Concert Hall
and the Chukyo University
Center for Culture & Arts Aurora Hall.
became the orchestra's first general music director, with the parallel appointment of Yoshikazu Fukumura
as 'permanent conductor'. This dual arrangement of conductors continued until the tenure of Yuzo Toyama
as both general music director and permanent conductor from 1981 to 1987, the only conductor in the history of the orchestra to hold both titles. During the tenure of Ken-Ichiro Kobayashi
, the title of General Music Director was changed to Music Director, effective 2001. The title of permanent conductor was discontinued, and the post of chief conductor was instituted, starting with Ryusuke Numajiri in 2003.
The most recent chief conductor of the orchestra was Thierry Fischer
, who held the title from April 2008 through February 2011. Fischer now has the title of honorary guest conductor. The orchestra's honorary conductor since 1993 is Moshe Atzmon
, who was permanent conductor from 1987 to 1993. Kobayashi has held the title of conductor laureate since 2003. As of April 2011, the orchestra has Masahiko Enkoji as its Resident Conductor and Kentaro Kawase as its Conductor.
Orchestra
An orchestra is a sizable instrumental ensemble that contains sections of string, brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments. The term orchestra derives from the Greek ορχήστρα, the name for the area in front of an ancient Greek stage reserved for the Greek chorus...
based in Nagoya, Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
, founded in 1966. The orchestra gives concerts primarily at the Aichi Prefectural Arts Theater Concert Hall
Aichi Arts Center
is the main venue for the performing arts in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, Japan.The center consists of:*Aichi Prefectural Museum*Aichi Prefectural Arts Theater**Main Hall**Concert Hall*Aichi Prefectural Arts Promotion Service*Aichi Prefectural Library...
and the Chukyo University
Chukyo University
is a private university in Aichi, Japan, with campuses in Nagoya and Toyota.-External links:*...
Center for Culture & Arts Aurora Hall.
History
The orchestra gave their first subscription concert in October 1967. In 1971, Hiroyuki IwakiHiroyuki Iwaki
was a Japanese conductor and percussionist.-Biography:Iwaki was born in Tokyo in 1932. Shortly after he entered an elementary school, he moved to Kyoto due to his father's transference. He came to play the xylophone at nine years old...
became the orchestra's first general music director, with the parallel appointment of Yoshikazu Fukumura
Yoshikazu Fukumura
Yoshikazu Fukumura （福村芳一 Fukumura Yoshikazu, born in 1946） is a Japanese conductor, formerly Music Director of the Tokyo City Ballet Company,Kyoto Municipal Symphony, Nagoya Philharmonic and Sendai Philharmonic Orchestras.-In Japan:...
as 'permanent conductor'. This dual arrangement of conductors continued until the tenure of Yuzo Toyama
Yuzo Toyama
is a Japanese composer and conductor. A native of Tokyo, he was a pupil of Kan'ichi Shimofusa; he studied conducting with Kurt Wöss and Wilhelm Loibner, and like them later became a conductor of the NHK Symphony Orchestra. As a conductor he has served with numerous orchestras throughout Japan; as...
as both general music director and permanent conductor from 1981 to 1987, the only conductor in the history of the orchestra to hold both titles. During the tenure of Ken-Ichiro Kobayashi
Ken-Ichiro Kobayashi
is a Japanese conductor and composer.Born in Iwaki, Fukushima, Kobayashi's father was a high school teacher, mother was a primary school teacher. Kobayashi started composing music at the age of 11...
, the title of General Music Director was changed to Music Director, effective 2001. The title of permanent conductor was discontinued, and the post of chief conductor was instituted, starting with Ryusuke Numajiri in 2003.
The most recent chief conductor of the orchestra was Thierry Fischer
Thierry Fischer
Thierry Fischer is a Swiss orchestra conductor and flutist.Fischer studied flute with Aurèle Nicolet and began his musical career as Principal Flute in Hamburg and at the Zurich Opera, where he studied scores with Nikolaus Harnoncourt...
, who held the title from April 2008 through February 2011. Fischer now has the title of honorary guest conductor. The orchestra's honorary conductor since 1993 is Moshe Atzmon
Moshe Atzmon
Moshe Atzmon is a Hungarian-born Israeli conductor.He was born in Budapest, and at the age of thirteen he emigrated with his family to Tel Aviv, Israel. He started his musical career on the horn before going to London for further studies in conducting....
, who was permanent conductor from 1987 to 1993. Kobayashi has held the title of conductor laureate since 2003. As of April 2011, the orchestra has Masahiko Enkoji as its Resident Conductor and Kentaro Kawase as its Conductor.
General Music Directors/Music Directors
- Hiroyuki Iwashiro (1971-1974)
- Tadashi MoriTadashi Moriwas a Japanese conductor and flautist....
(1974-1980) - Yuzo Toyama (1981-1987)
- Ken-Ichiro KobayashiKen-Ichiro Kobayashiis a Japanese conductor and composer.Born in Iwaki, Fukushima, Kobayashi's father was a high school teacher, mother was a primary school teacher. Kobayashi started composing music at the age of 11...
(General Music Director, 1998-2001; Music Director, 2001-2003)
Permanent conductors
- Yoshikazu Fukumura (1971-1974)
- Shunji Aratani (1974-1980)
- Yuzo Toyama (1981-1987)
- Moshe AtzmonMoshe AtzmonMoshe Atzmon is a Hungarian-born Israeli conductor.He was born in Budapest, and at the age of thirteen he emigrated with his family to Tel Aviv, Israel. He started his musical career on the horn before going to London for further studies in conducting....
(1987-1993) - Taijiro Iimori (1993-1998)