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Tokyo Music Competition

The 23rd Tokyo Music Competition

Piano Section

Eligibility
Age 30 or younger
Maximum entry number
approx. 120
First Round
Recital Hall, closed to the public		 June 27 (Fri)
June 28 (Sat)
June 29 (Sun)
Second Round
Recital Hall, open to the public		 August 24 (Sun) 11:00
Final Round
Main Hall, open to the public		 August 31 (Sun) 16:00

OOI Takeshi (Cond), Tokyo Symphony Orchestra

Results

  • 1st Round
  • 2nd Round
  • Final Round

Wind Section

Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon

Eligibility
Age 18–30
Maximum entry number
approx. 180
First Round
Recital Hall, closed to the public		 July 1 (Tue)
July 2 (Wed)
July 3 (Thu)
Second Round
Recital Hall, open to the public		 August 22 (Fri) 11:00
Final Round
Main Hall, open to the public		 August 27 (Wed) 16:00

TSUNODA Kosuke (Cond), Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra

Results

  • 1st Round
  • 2nd Round
  • Final Round

Voice Section

Soprano, Mezzo-soprano, Countertenor, Alto, Tenor, Baritone, Bass

Eligibility
Age 20–35
Maximum entry number
approx. 80
First Round
Recital Hall, closed to the public		 June 24 (Tue)
June 25 (Wed)
Second Round
Recital Hall, open to the public		 August 23 (Sat) 11:00
Final Round
Main Hall, open to the public		 August 29 (Fri) 16:00

GENDA Shigeo (Cond), Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra

Results

  • 1st Round
  • 2nd Round
  • Final Round

Application period: April 9, 12:00–April 18, 18:00 JST (UTC+9)
Accepted online on a first-come, first-served basis.

  • * Open to applicants of all nationalities
  • * All ages are determined as of May 31, 2025
  • * In case we receive a large number of applications, we will accept them on a first-come, first-served basis. (We do not respond to any inquiry about this matter.)
  • * The 24th edition will be held for Piano, String, and Brass sections.

Call for Entries Flyer（PDF）

Application Guidelines

The 23rd Tokyo Music Competition Winners Concert

Mon (National Holiday), Jan 12, 2026 15:00
Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Main Hall

Conductor: SHIMONO Tatsuya
Orchestra: Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra

S2,750yen A1,650yen (discounts available)

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/Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co., Ltd.
Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Official Platinum Partners
Ueno Seiyoken/HASEKO Group
Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Official Gold Partners
THE ASAHI SHINKIN BANK