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Tokyo Music Competition

The 22nd Tokyo Music Competition

String Section

Violin, Viola, Cello, Double bass

Eligibility
Age 15–30
Maximum entry number
approx. 120
First Round
Recital Hall, closed to the public		 June 24 (Mon)
June 25 (Tue)
June 26 (Wed)
Second Round
Recital Hall, open to the public		 August 24 (Sat) 11:00
Final Round
Main Hall, open to the public		 August 30 (Fri) 16:00

TSUNODA Kosuke (Cond), Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra

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Brass Section

Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba

Eligibility
Age 16–30
Maximum entry number
approx. 180
First Round
Recital Hall, closed to the public		 June 28 (Fri)
June 29 (Sat)
June 30 (Sun)
Second Round
Recital Hall, open to the public		 August 23 (Fri) 11:00
Final Round
Main Hall, open to the public		 August 28 (Wed) 16:00

SUZUKI Orie (Cond), Japan Philharmonic Orchestra

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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		 July 2 (Tue)
July 3 (Wed)
Second Round
Recital Hall, open to the public		 August 25 (Sun) 11:00
Final Round
Main Hall, open to the public		 September 1 (Sun) 16:00

SONODA Ryuichiro (Cond), Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra

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Application period: April 10, 12:00–April 19, 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, 2024
  • * 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 23rd edition will be held for Piano, Wind, and Voice sections.

Call for Entries Flyer（PDF）

Application Guidelines

The 22nd Tokyo Music Competition Winners Concert

Mon (National Holiday), Jan 13, 2025 15:00
Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Main Hall

Conductor: TAKASEKI Ken
Orchestra: Yomiuri Nippon Symphony 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. /Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co., 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
Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Official Platinum Partners
Ueno Seiyoken/HASEKO Group/FUJI MEDIA HOLDINGS, INC.
Tokyo Bunka Kaikan Official Gold Partners
THE ASAHI SHINKIN BANK/Bourbon Corporation