Learn about the Hiroshima Orchestra, an orchestra playing music for peace!

Based in Hiroshima City, the Hiroshima Symphony Orchestra (Hiroshima Symphony Orchestra) is an orchestra representing the Chugoku region that was founded as a community symphony orchestra in 1963 and went professional in 1972. As the only orchestra in Japan that bears the name of an "International Peace and Culture City," the orchestra promotes "Music for Peace" and conveys wishes for peace through music.

Christian Arming will take over as music director from 2024, and the orchestra will hold 10 regular concerts a year, as well as the "Evening of Peace" in August . In recent years, the orchestra has invited world-renowned conductors and soloists, including Martha Argerich , Gidon Kremer , Mischa Maisky , Leonard Slatkin , Vladimir Fedoseyev , and Volkhard Steude , to deliver the essence of classical music.

The Hiroshima Symphony Orchestra regularly performs at various venues near the Peace Memorial Park. You can enjoy a diverse program ranging from major classical music pieces to works by Japanese composers and peace-themed pieces. The power and excitement that can only be achieved through live performances will surely become an unforgettable memory of Hiroshima.

"Do I need to wear special attire or follow special etiquette for an orchestra concert?" As long as you follow the same general etiquette as you would at a library or art museum (being considerate to other customers) you'll be fine.
You can come to Hiroshima Symphony Orchestra concerts in casual attire , and even those who are new to classical music are warmly welcomed .

The Hiroshima Symphony Orchestra contributes to the revitalization of the local community through music classes in schools and local areas, collaborations with sports teams, etc. It also collaborates with world-class musicians and holds special concerts praying for peace, spreading connections from Hiroshima to the world through the power of music.