The Helsinki Philharmonic Orchestra will embark on a tour of Japan and South Korea this autumn together with Chief Conductor Jukka-Pekka Saraste. This marks the orchestra's fifth tour of Japan but first visit to South Korea. In keeping with tradition, the programme will include orchestral works by Jean Sibelius that the orchestra originally premiered under the direction of the legendary composer himself. Maestro Arts is responsible for the tour arrangements.
The orchestra will perform seven concerts in Japan with piano soloist Hayato Sumino and violin soloist Ryota Higashi. Sumino's “Cateen” channel focusing on pianism has amassed a million viewers on YouTube. In South Korea, the orchestra will perform three concerts with soloist Inmo Yang, winner of the 2022 International Jean Sibelius Violin Competition, playing in front of his home audience.
Tour program
09.10.2026
Art Theatre, Takasaki, Japan
Jukka-Pekka Saraste, conductor
Hayato Sumino, piano
Sibelius - Prokofjev
10.10.2026
Symphony Hall, Osaka, Japan
Jukka-Pekka Saraste, conductor
Hayato Sumino, piano
Sibelius - Prokofjev
12.10.2026
Lilia, Kawaguchi, Japan
Jukka-Pekka Saraste, conductor
Hayato Sumino, piano
Sibelius - Prokofjev
13.10.2026
Suntory Hall, Tokio, Japan
Jukka-Pekka Saraste, conductor
Hayato Sumino, piano
Sibelius - Prokofjev
14.10.2026
Opera City, Tokio, Japan
Jukka-Pekka Saraste, conductor
Ryota Higashi, violin
Sibelius
16.10.2026
Act City, Hamamatsu, Japan
Jukka-Pekka Saraste, conductor
Hayato Sumino, piano
Sibelius - Prokofjev
17.10.2026
Santomyuze, Ueda, Japan
Jukka-Pekka Saraste, conductor
Hayato Sumino, piano
Sibelius - Prokofjev
18.10.2026
Minato Mirai, Yokohama, Japan
Jukka-Pekka Saraste, conductor
Hayato Sumino, piano
Sibelius - Prokofjev
20.10.2026
Concert Hall, Daegu, South Korea
Jukka-Pekka Saraste, conductor
Inmo Yang, violin
Sibelius - Prokofjev
21.10.2026
Arts Center, Daejeon, South Korea
Jukka-Pekka Saraste, conductor
Inmo Yang, violin
Sibelius - Prokofjev
22.10.2026
Lotte Concert Hall, Seoul, South Korea
Jukka-Pekka Saraste, conductor
Inmo Yang, violin
Sibelius - Prokofjev
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