The 24th Tokyo Music Competition, Second Round: Brass Section
The Tokyo Music Competition aims to discover, foster, and support the young gifted performers who will become the forefront of the music world. Stay tuned for the passionate performances by rising artists emerging out of the Tokyo Bunka Kaikan!
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Fri, Aug 21, 2026 11:00 (Open 10:30) |
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| Venue | Sumida Triphony Hall Recital Hall (Directions *only in Japanese) |
| Genre | TBK productions Competition |
Movie contentsYouTube
Tokyo Music Competition |
https://www.t-bunka.jp/en/tmc/ |
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Contestants & Program |
* The estimated starting time of each performance is subject to change.
11:00- 1. SEKINE Miwa, Trumpet L.MOZART: Trumpet Concerto in D major; 1st mov. G.ENESCU: Légende (Piano: SHIMODA Nozomi)
11:13- 2. HIRAYAMA Akari, Trumpet L.MOZART: Trumpet Concerto in D major; 1st mov. G.ENESCU: Légende (Piano: SHIMODA Nozomi)
11:26- 3. KASAHARA Yuta, Horn V.BUYANOVSKY: Four Improvisations (from Traveling Impressions); “España” (unaccompanied) Y.BOWEN: Sonata for Horn and Piano in E-flat major, Op.101; 1st mov. (Piano: MATSUYAMA Reina)
11:39- 4. NAKATA Sora, Trumpet L.MOZART: Trumpet Concerto in D major; 1st mov. G.ENESCU: Légende (Piano: IMAI Nanako)
Intermission
12:04- 5. SENOO Miu, Trumpet L.MOZART: Trumpet Concerto in D major; 1st mov. G.ENESCU: Légende (Piano: NAGAHARA Midori)
12:17- 6. TAKAHASHI Konosuke, Trumpet L.MOZART: Trumpet Concerto in D major; 1st mov. G.ENESCU: Légende (Piano: AKIMOTO Kazumu)
12:29- 7. KOKAJI Rina, Horn V.BUYANOVSKY: Four Improvisations (from Traveling Impressions); “España” (unaccompanied) Y.BOWEN: Sonata for Horn and Piano in E-flat major, Op.101; 1st mov. (Piano: TAKARA Hitomi)
12:42- 8. KARIYA Sayo, Horn V.BUYANOVSKY: Four Improvisations (from Traveling Impressions); “España” (unaccompanied) Y.BOWEN: Sonata for Horn and Piano in E-flat major, Op.101; 1st mov. (Piano: ENDO Naoko)
Intermission (12:50-13:50)
13:50- 9. TAKAHASHI Kenichiro, Trumpet L.MOZART: Trumpet Concerto in D major; 1st mov. G.ENESCU: Légende (Piano: SHIMODA Nozomi)
14:06- 10. NISHIMURA Daichi, Trumpet L.MOZART: Trumpet Concerto in D major; 1st mov. G.ENESCU: Légende (Piano: SHIMODA Nozomi)
14:20- 11. ITO Yukina, Trombone J.S.BACH: Courante from Suite for Violoncello solo No.1 (adaptée au Trombone Ténor par André LAFOSSE) F.MARTIN: Ballade (Piano: AKIYAMA Tomoha)
14:32- 12. KAWAKUBO Takumi, Trombone J.S.BACH: Courante from Suite for Violoncello solo No.1 (adaptée au Trombone Ténor par André LAFOSSE) J.G.ROPARTZ: Piece for Trombone and Piano (Piano: AKIYAMA Tomoha)
Intermission
14:56- 13. MORI Ikuaki, Tuba R.WILHELM: Concertino (Piano: OHKAWA Kaori)
15:09- 14. KITAJIMA Kanon, Tuba R.WILHELM: Concertino (Piano: OHKAWA Kaori)
15:25- 15. MIDORIKAWA Makoto, Tuba R.WILHELM: Concertino (Piano: ONOZATO Yuka)
15:40- 16. HANDA Taiki, Trumpet L.MOZART: Trumpet Concerto in D major; 1st mov. G.ENESCU: Légende (Piano: HANDA Juri)
Intermission
16:06- 17. SAITO Uta, Trumpet L.MOZART: Trumpet Concerto in D major; 1st mov. G.ENESCU: Légende (Piano: SHIMODA Nozomi)
16:19- 18. NAKAJIMA Mikiya, Trumpet L.MOZART: Trumpet Concerto in D major; 1st mov. G.ENESCU: Légende (Piano: SHIMODA Nozomi)
16:33- 19. YOSHIZAWA Taishi, Trombone J.S.BACH: Courante from Suite for Violoncello solo No.1 (adaptée au Trombone Ténor par André LAFOSSE) F.MARTIN: Ballade (Piano: JO Ayano)
16:47- 20. TADA Ryogo, Horn V.BUYANOVSKY: Four Improvisations (from Traveling Impressions); “España” (unaccompanied) Y.BOWEN: Sonata for Horn and Piano in E-flat major, Op.101; 1st mov. (Piano: OHNO Mayuko)
18:00 Results Announcement |
Tickets
| Prices (tax included) |
Reserved Seats 1,100yen |
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On Sale Date |
Sat, Apr 11, 2026 Advance online sale for Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Members: Sat, Apr 4 |
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BOX Office |
* The service in person is available until Wed, May 6. * The ticket receiving method for this performance is “LessQ (Electronic tickets)” if you purchase via online ticketing service in English. (LessQ issuing fee: 77yen per ticket) |
Other Information
* The performances may be stopped in the middle due to the judging process.
* Some seating areas are blocked.
* The program is subject to change under certain circumstances.
* Pre-school children are not allowed to observe this competition.
* Child care service is available (Reservation and fee required. A limited number of children is accepted.)
Event Child Care Service: Mother’s 0120-788-222
Reservation must be made by Fri, Aug 14, 17:00.
Organizers & Supporters |
Organizers: Tokyo Bunka Kaikan operated by Tokyo Metropolitan Foundation for History and Culture/The Yomiuri Shimbun/Kao Corporation/Tokyo Metropolitan Government Sponsors: Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance Co., Ltd./Concert Service/Suntory Holdings Ltd./Morihei Butai Kiko Co., Ltd. Production Assistance: Japan Music Foundation JESC Cooperation: New Japan Philharmonic/Tokyo Symphony Orchestra/Tokyo City Philharmonic Orchestra/Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra/Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra/Japan Philharmonic Orchestra/Yomiuri Nippon Symphony Orchestra/Tokyo Orchestra Business Cooperative |
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Partners & Grantors |
Supported by: Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Official Platinum Partners: Ueno Seiyoken/HASEKO Group Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Official Gold Partners: THE ASAHI SHINKIN BANK Corporation |

