Guide to Classical Music in Tokyo

Suntory Hall, founded in the autumn of 1986, was Tokyo’s first venue for live classical concerts. The Hall was founded with the aim of producing the finest concert experience in the world, and is regarded a dream come true for Keizo Saji, the former President of Suntory Ltd.

The history of the NHK Symphony Orchestra dates back to October 5th, 1926 when a professional orchestra called the New Symphony Orchestra was formed. After being briefly called the Japan Symphony Orchestra, it was renamed the NHK Symphony Orchestra in 1951.