Tokyo Philharmonic

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The Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra has the longest history and tradition of any orchestra in Japan, having been originally established in Nagoya in 1911. It is currently the largest orchestra in Japan with 166 members and is distinguished for its active and varied schedule embracing symphonic concerts, opera and ballet. After moving its base to Tokyo in 1938 the orchestra played a pivotal role in bringing authentic opera to the Japanese public under Chief conductor Manfred Gurlitt (1890-1972.) Shortly after the war, the orchestra became a fully independent organization and changed its name to the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra focusing on subscription concerts, opera and ballet while also pursuing an active broadcasting program with NHK. Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra performs regularly at Tokyo’s most distinguished Suntory and Orchard Halls and at Tokyo Opera City where it has its base. The orchestra has received many awards and honors, including the Ongaku No Tomo Sha Prize (1984), the Agency for Cultural Affairs "Art Festival Prize"(1986) and "Art Festival Grand Prize" (1995). Furthermore, the orchestra has been designated as one of the organizations for the Agency for Cultural Affairs "Special Program to Artistic Creativity". From 1997 it became the regular orchestra at Tokyo’s New National Theatre. In 1999, Norio Ohga, Chairman of SONY Corporation, was appointed Chairman of the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra. In 2001, with visions of further growth, the Tokyo Philharmonic O

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Orchestral Game Concert 1

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Orchestral Game Concert 2

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Orchestral Game Concert 4

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Orchestral Game Concert

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Orchestral Game Concert 5

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Orchestral Game Concert 3

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DIRGE of CERBERUS -FINAL FANTASY VII- Disk 1

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DIRGE of CERBERUS

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Game Music Concert 4

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Final Fantasy Songs from Tokyo Philharmonic

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Miscellaneous Final Fantasy Songs from Tokyo Philharmonic

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Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon 25th Anniversary Classic Concert Album

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