Sapporo Symphony Orchestra
The Sapporo Symphony Orchestra (札幌交響楽団 Sapporo Kokyo Gakudan) is a professional orchestra based in Sapporo, Japan. The orchestra has the nickname “Sakkyo” and is a full member of the Association of Japanese Symphony Orchestras.
The Sapporo Symphony Orchestra is the only professional orchestra in Hokkaido. Its subscription concerts take place regularly at Sapporo Concert Hall Kitara and its office is also located in Kitara.
The Sapporo Symphony Orchestra, Hokkaido’s only professional orchestra, has been affectionately known as “Sakkyo” to Hokkaido residents. The orchestra marked its 50th anniversary in 2011. Based at Sapporo Concert Hall Kitara, which boasts some of the best acoustics in the world, the orchestra is distinguished by its clear sound and dynamic power of expression that are inspired by Hokkaido’s vast natural beauty and charm. The orchestra has been engaged in performances with its sights set on audiences around the world and continues to improve itself. The current conductors are Tadaaki Otaka, Music Director; Resident Conductor and Radomil Eliška, Principal Guest Conductor. The orchestra plays over 120 concerts per year throughout Japan and has been invited to perform in the U.S.A., Germany, Southeast Asia, the U.K., and South Korea. It has also released a CD every year since 2007, with the recordings made at Kitara. The orchestra was authorized as a public interest incorporated foundation in October 2009.
With 77 orchestra players, the Sapporo Symphony Orchestra performs more than 120 concerts per year, including 2 performances of each subscription concert every month from April through March.
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