Mito Chamber Orchestra Regular Concerts 2000 (English)

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IN COMMEMORATION OF ATM'S 10TH ANNIVERSARY

MITO CHAMBER ORCHESTRA (MCO): The Second European Tour and The 45th Regular Concert

MITO CHAMBER ORCHESTRA in Europe 2001
March 1 (Thu), 2001 Teatro Comunale, Florence, Italy
March 4 (Sun), 2001 Teatro alla Scala, Milan, Italy
March 5 (Mon), 2001 Musikvereinsaal, Wien, Austria
March 6 (Tue), 2001 Salle Pleyel, Paris, France
March 7 (Wed), 2001 Prinzregenten Theater, Munich, Germany
Conductor: Seiji Ozawa
Beethoven: Symphony No. 2 in D, Op. 36
Takemitsu: Masque for Two Flutes
* Flutes: Shigenori Kudo, Kazuhiro Iwasa
Ravel: Ma Mere l'Oye
Prokofiev: Symphony No. 1 in D., Op. 25, "Classical"

MCO to Revisit Europe, Two and a Half Years after Receiving Great Applause There -- To Be Followed by a Triumphal Return to Art Tower Mito, Maintaining the Passionate Energy of the Tour

In June 1998, the Mito Chamber Orchestra (MCO) found itself enveloped by the enthusiastic applause of European audiences. Under the baton of Seiji Ozawa, the music created by MCO's clear, refined sound and vivid, spontaneous ensemble captured the hearts of people in Europe, the birthplace of classical music. Critics gave the group unstinting praise, calling it a "world-class chamber orchestra."

Two and a half years have elapsed since then. Once again, the members of MCO are about to embark on another European tour, accompanied by the maestro Ozawa. This time, the ensemble has prepared a program containing four masterpieces: (1) Symphony No. 2 by Beethoven, proving to mature European audiences what MCO's dedication and passion can do; (2) A chamber work for two flutes by Toru Takemitsu, Japan's best-known composer of classical music; (3) "Ma mere l'oye" by Ravel, one of the favorite pieces in MCO's repertoire; and (4) Prokofiev's "Classical Symphony," a work that allows MCO to flaunt its characteristics to the utmost. The cities included in the tour this time will be Vienna and Florence -- both sites of well-received performances during the first tour -- as well Milan, Paris and Munich, all world-famous musical capitals that have extended an invitation to the group. The name of Mito will thus ring sonorously throughout the world.

The climax of the tour, in a manner of speaking, will be MCO's 45th Regular Concert to be given upon its return from Europe. Before the passionate energy of the tour has the chance to cool down, the same MCO sound that so captivated audiences abroad will resonate through every corner of the Concert Hall ATM, the ensemble's home base. The concert here will no doubt lead those of us in Japan to a world of joy.

The 45th Regular Concert
March 11 (Sun) 4:00 p.m. / March 12 (Mon) 6:30 p.m.
Conductor: Seiji Ozawa
Beethoven: Symphony No. 2 in D, Op. 36
Takemitsu: Masque for Two Flutes
* Flutes: Shigenori Kudo, Kazuhiro Iwasa
Ravel: Ma Mere l'Oye
Prokofiev: Symphony No. 1 in D., Op. 25, "Classical"
~~S ¥12,000, A ¥9,000, B ¥7,000~~ Sorry, sold out.
Concert Hall ATM

IN COMMEMORATION OF ATM'S 10TH ANNIVERSARY

MITO CHAMBER ORCHESTRA (MCO): The 43rd Regular Concert

Soloist: Marisa Tanzini, piano
November 4 (Sat) 6:30 p.m., 5 (Sun) 2:00 p.m.
Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G, BWV1048
Shostakovich: Piano Concerto No. 1 in C minor, Op. 35
Dvorák: Serenade in E, Op. 22
S ¥5,500, A ¥4,500, B ¥3,500 All seats reserved.
Tickets already on sale.

IN COMMEMORATION OF ATM'S 10TH ANNIVERSARY

MITO CHAMBER ORCHESTRA (MCO): The 44th Regular Concert

Soloist: Mirijam Contzen, violin
November 18 (sat) 6:30 p.m., 19 (Sun) 2:00 p.m.
Bruch: Violin Concerto No. 1 in G minor, Op. 26
Brahms: Serenade in D, Op. 11
S ¥5,500, A ¥4,500, B ¥3,500 All seats reserved.
Tickets already on sale.

IN COMMEMORATION OF ATM'S 10TH ANNIVERSARY

MITO CHAMBER ORCHESTRA (MCO): The 41st Regular Concert

Conductor: Seiji Ozawa
June 18 (Sun) 2:00 p.m. / 20 (Tue) 7:00 p.m.
Schnittke: Concerto Grosso No.1
Prokofiev: Symphony No.1 in D, op.25, "Classical"
Beethoven: String Quartet No.14 in C-sharp minor, op.131 (for string orchestra)
S ¥12,000, A ¥9,000, B ¥7,000 All seats reserved.
Tickets go on sale starting on March 19 (Sun). Sorry, sold out.

IN COMMEMORATION OF ATM'S 10TH ANNIVERSARY

MITO CHAMBER ORCHESTRA (MCO): The 42nd Regular Concert

Conductor: Jun'ichi Hirokami
Soloist: Dimitri Ashkenazy, clarinet
June 24 (Sat) 6:30 p.m. / 25 (Sun) 2:00 p.m.
Haydn: Symphony No.92 in G, Hob I:92, "Oxford"
Mozart: Clarinet Concerto in A, K622
Schubert: Symphony No.2 in B-flat, D125
S ¥8,000, A ¥6,000, B ¥4,500 (all seats reserved)
Tickets go on sale starting on March 19 (Sun).

Mito Chamber Orchestra is greatfully supported by substantial contributions from Daiichi Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Cooperation: All Nippon Airways (ANA)

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