Sapporo Concert Hall Kitara: A Glimpse into the 2026-2027 Season and the Future of Concert Experiences
Kitara World Orchestra Series
Experience the immersive orchestral sound within the world-class acoustics of Kitara Hall.
Kitara World Soloist Series
Enjoy recitals from leading artists on the global stage.
Piano Recital by Alexandre Kantorov, Winner of the Tchaikovsky International Competition
Details to be announced in late July
November 26 (Thursday) 7:00 PM Main Hall
Program includes Beethoven’s Piano Sonata No. 32 in C minor, Op. 111, and more.
The Rise of Intimate Chamber Music Experiences
Kitara Chamber Music Series
Experience the delicate resonance and close interplay of chamber music in Kitara’s smaller hall.
Danel String Quartet
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June 20 (Saturday) & 21 (Sunday) 3:00 PM Small Hall
Violin／Marc Danel, Jill Millet
Viola／Vlad Bogdanas
Cello／Yovan Markovitch
Positive Organ／Ruka Akieda Santesson (26th Kitara Concert Hall Resident Organist) – June 21st only
Program:
June 20th: Mendelssohn – String Quartet No. 2 in A minor, Op. 13, and more
June 21st: Beethoven – String Quartet No. 16 in F major, Op. 135
Grange – New operate for string quartet and organ, and more
[Positive Organ／Ruka Akieda Santesson]
©Marco Borggreve
Ruka Akieda Santesson
(26th Kitara Concert Hall Resident Organist)
©Hiroharu Takeda
Orchestral Performances and Community Engagement
Sapporo Symphony Orchestra Series
Concerts presented in collaboration with Hokkaido’s only professional orchestra, the Sapporo Symphony Orchestra.
Expanding Accessibility: Afternoon Concerts and Family-Friendly Performances
Afternoon Concert Series
Enjoy a diverse range of concerts during weekend afternoons, perfect for newcomers to Kitara.
The Sixth Sense
Details to be announced in late May
September 27 (Sunday) 2:00 PM Main Hall
Flute／Hoshino Kamijo, Oboe／Ami Kaneko, Clarinet／Tomoya Nishikawa, Bassoon／Tetsuya Nagao, Horn／Munetaka Hamachi, Piano／Kanae Okada
The Enduring Appeal of the Pipe Organ
Organ Series
Experience the majesty of Kitara’s iconic pipe organ, with performances by the resident organist and special events.
Pipe Organ Special Lecture
Details to be announced in early April
May 15 (Friday) 7:00 PM Main Hall
Kitara’s Birthday: Organ DE Musical with Projection Mapping
Details to be announced in late March
July 5 (Sunday) 3:00 PM Main Hall
Organ／Mari Oki, Percussion／Kyoko Kato, Tetsushi Muto, Drums／Tom Satoshi Miyamoto, Pre-talk／Ruka Akieda Santesson (26th Kitara Concert Hall Resident Organist)
©KAZUTO SHIMIZU
©Ayane Shindo
Cultivating Young Talent and Local Partnerships
Concerts for Children
A series of concerts designed for children aged 0, 3, and 5, offering a fun and accessible introduction to music.
※Performance information is current as of March 2026. Performance dates and content are subject to change.
※Admission of infants is restricted for some performances.
