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: 2026.9.13 / News
【On Air- Radio】October 11 NHK-FM (Sakkyo 679th Subscription Sept.12)

【Sakkyo on Air NHK-FM】 679th Subscription Concert held on Saturday, September 12 will be on air from NHK-FM. ♪Schedule：Sakkyo FM Concert～679th Subscription Concert Sunday, October 11 from 9:00～10:55 (scheduled) NHK-FM (within Hokkaido)※On air schedule is subject to change. Matthias Bamert, conductor Program: Schubert Symphony No. 5 and Bruckner Symphony No. 4 "Romantic" (Novak edition) At Sapporo Concert Hall Kitara If you choose the area "Sapporo" in NHK Net Radio, you can listen to the program outside Hokkaido.

: 2026.9.11 / News
Tadaaki Otaka, Conductor Laureate, is presented Hokkaido Merit Award

On September 11, Hokkaido announced that Tadaaki Otaka, the conductor laureate, had received the 2026 Hokkaido Merit Award. The Hokkaido Merit Award is presented to individuals or organizations who have contributed to the development of Hokkaido's economy, society, culture, and other fields, and their contributions are particularly outstanding. It is the highest honor among the awards presented by the governor. Since its establishment as the Hokkaido Development Merit Award in 1969 (renamed the Hokkaido Merit Award in 1998), this is its 58th presentation. Otaka is a conductor laureate who has conducted major orchestras both in Japan and abroad as a conductor. At the same time, he has served for many years as conductor and music director of the Sapporo Symphony Orchestra, and has developed community-based activities based at the Sapporo Concert Hall Kitara, contributing to the promotion of Hokkaido's culture and social contributions. For more details about the Hokkaido Merit Award, please also visit the Hokkaido website.

: 2026.9. 9 / News
【Ticket Information・Lobby Concert】679th Subscription Concert scheduled on September 12 and 13

Saturday, September 12 from 5pm and Sunday, September 13 from 1pm (door opens 40 minutes before start of the concert 679th Subscription Concert in Sapporo Concert Hall Kitara presents with Mo. Matthias Bamert; Schubert Symphony No. 5 and Bruckner Symphony No. 4 "Romantic," (Novak edition) 【Ticket sale on the day of the concert】 ■Ticket Box (in front of the entrance of Sapporo Concert Hall Kitara Large Hall) Saturday, September 12 from 4pm／ Sunday, September 13 from 12 noon　＜Ticket Price＞SS 8 ,000 yen, S 7,000 yen, A 6,000 yen, B 5,000 yen, C 4,000 yen, U25 (B,C) 1,000 yen, Smile Seat 2,000 yen; a total of approx. 100 tickets per day ※U25 are for those born in 2001 or after, and birth certificate is required. ※Smile Seats: Smile Area in Block P (Row 8 and above)/Reserved seats, and kindly understand that you cannot choose your seat. Cash only。 ※No reservation is acceptable for tickets to be purchased on the day of the concert. ※※Sapporo Symphony Orchestra accepts credit cards and e-money (digital cash) payments.　Only cash is accepted for a Smile Seat. ＜credit cards and digital e-money cards that can be used＞ ※≪Lawson Tickets≫handles ticket sales until opening of the concert. (Ticket prices at Lawson Tickets are same as pre-purchasing price. Some seating area may be sold out. Handling fee is needed.)■Thank you for repeating your visit discount （Please show your ticket receipt when purchasing the ticket for the same program, the different date. ) Discount of 1,000 yen for all SS to C seats original price on the day of the concert. （If you are coming back for Sunday subscription after hearing Saturday subscription, this discount is applicable.) You can also show your subscriber card for this discount, 1,000 yen. ≪If you wish to purchase tickets beforehand≫ • Kitara Ticket Center, Doshin Playguide, Citizen Community Plaza Ticket Center and Ticket PIA handle tickets until their closing hour on Thursday, June 25. (Seicomart finished selling) • Each ticket office handles different seats-some may be sold out. 【Lobby Concert】 ■Saturday, Sept. 12 from 4:30 pm／ Sunday, Sept. 13 from 0:30 pm Sapporo Concert Hall Large Hall Foyer with Yuka Asahara, oboe; Yuki Harada, clarinet and Satoshi Sakaguchi, bassoon Ibert／Cinq Pieces en Trio 【Sapporo Symphony Orchestra 65th Anniversary Special Present】 There is a chance of getting "Sakkyo 65th Anniversary Celebration Badge" if you could find a coupon inside your program that you receive when you enter the hall. Please come to the Sakkyo Desk located at the side of the entrance. ※The coupon is valid on the day of the concert only. 【Sakkyo Players File】 Enjoy our YouTube session with Sakkyo members (from Aug. 28) with Sho Irikawa, timpan and Akane Hazemoto, viola ●Sakkyo YouTube Channel →　 from here 【CD and Stationeries】 Sakkyo CD and stationeries, hand towels and many more will be on sale by Sakkyo Volunteer Group Pricky (only cash is accepted). There is no parking space in Sapporo Concert Hall Kitara. There happens to be some guests who arrive late because of the nearby paid parking spaces fully occupied. Please allow enough time for your arrival. ※We may not be able to guide to your designated seat if you enter after start of the concert or leave your seat during the concert. ※While purchasing the ticket, kindly confirm the contents indicated in Terms and Conditions (www.sso.or.jp/viewpolicy/en.php)beforehand. ※We may request to retire from the hall if you refuse to follow staff instructions. Sapporo Symphony Orchestra and the theater will not take any responsibility against accidents or any other unforeseen actions taken by the guests not following staff instructions. ≪Precautions≫

: 2026.9. 8 / News
2026-2027 Sakkyo Subscription Concert ≪Second Season≫ Apply NOW（from Sept. 15 to Oct. 12）

Sapporo Symphony Orchestra is now accepting applications to be subscriber for the second season (October to January ). Enjoy Sakkyo Subscription Concert from「reserved seat (my seat)）」 with discount. If you cannot come to the day you reserved, you can switch the day, and there are other services that you would surely enjoy. ※Application deadline is Oct. 12. 【How to apply】１．Apply by『Lawson Ticket』： Lawson Ticket 　・You can select a seat by yourself. 　・Credit card payment or pay via Loppi in Lawson or MiniStop. ２．Apply by filling in『Subscriber application form』： Subscriber application form 　・Sapporo Symphony Office staff will select your seat upon receiving the block information from you. (You cannot select a seat by yourself). 　・We will inform you where your "My seat" is with the invoice. Payment can be done with your credit card on our official website or by postal service. Upon receiving your payment, your seat will be confirmed. 【Subscriber Information】・Subscriber information and fare： https://www.sso.or.jp/concerts/regular/2026-2027en.php 【Subscription Concerts】・Concert Details： https://www.sso.or.jp/concerts/subscription/en.php ※If you need further information：Call Sapporo Symphony Orchestra Office tel: +81(0)11-520-1771 or write to Inquiry Format ■Following tickets are also on sale. ♪『My Favorite ３』～Select 3 single tickets that you like Select 3 concerts that you like from our 「Subscription Concert」「Subscription hitaru Concert Series」「Masterpiece Concert」　・More Details are：https://www.sso.or.jp/concerts/regular/special/en.php

Originally founded as the Sapporo Citizen Symphony on July 1, 1961, it was renamed the Sapporo Symphony Orchestra in 1962. The orchestra is affectionately known as "Sakkyo" and the Sapporo Concert Hall Kitara, acclaimed for its splendid acoustics, has been the base and center of the orchestra's activities since 1997.