Highly Popular Summer Family Concert Powered Up! Genius Young Pianist Kaoru Amano Appears!

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The highly popular summer family concert from last summer is back, powered up!
Familiar melodies will bring smiles to everyone's faces.
Introducing a genius young pianist who won 3rd place in an international competition while in elementary school!

Kanagawa Prefectural Hall (managed by: Kanagawa Arts and Culture Foundation) is holding various events in cultural facilities and public spaces across all 33 municipalities in Kanagawa Prefecture while Kanagawa Prefectural Hall is closed. This year, we will deliver "heart-pounding moments" into daily life with a selection of diverse genres such as classical music like opera, traditional Japanese music, jazz, and photo exhibitions.

The summer family concert presented by the Kanagawa Philharmonic Orchestra, a professional orchestra that Kanagawa Prefecture is proud of. Following last year's success, it has been decided to hold it again this year!

This year, genius young pianist Kaoru Amano, who has won top prizes in numerous domestic and international competitions, began performing at the age of 9, and last year won 3rd place and the Audience Award in the piano division of the Sendai International Music Competition as a 6th grader, will appear.

Mirai Abe, who has conducted the Kanagawa Philharmonic many times, will take the baton, allowing you to fully enjoy the charm and power of live orchestral sound.

And continuing from last year, freelance announcer Akiko Takehira, who has worked for NHK Yokohama Broadcasting Station and FM Yokohama and is active as a classical concert navigator, will serve as the MC. With enjoyable talks with guests and easy-to-understand narration, children hearing classical music for the first time, as well as adults, can easily and enjoyably learn about the works, making it perfect for summer vacation independent study.

In the first half of the program, Kaoru Amano will perform masterpieces such as Mozart's "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star Variations" and "Piano Concerto No. 17" in collaboration with solo piano and orchestra. Through talks, she will not only explore the charm of the works but also reveal the true face of the popular pianist.

The second half will feature a fun instrument introduction set to "Anpanman's March," followed by masterpieces of glamorous opera and ballet such as Bizet's "Carmen" and Tchaikovsky's "Swan Lake."

This year's summer concert will be presented with even more enhanced content. With a program enjoyable for all generations, admission for children aged 4 and above, and a ticket price of 500 yen for those under 24, families can easily enjoy the performance together. It will surely be the best concert debut for children hearing an orchestra for the first time, as well as for adults. Please come and visit the venue with everyone!

■ Performance Outline

【 Performance Name 】Kanagawa Philharmonic Orchestra Tour Concert in Isehara

～Welcoming Pianist Kaoru Amano～

【 Date 】August 11, 2026 (Tuesday/Holiday) 3:00 PM start (2:30 PM doors open)

【 Venue 】Isehara City Cultural Hall Main Hall (348 Tanaka, Isehara City) 13-minute walk from Odakyu Line "Isehara Station"

【 Performers 】Mirai Abe (Conductor), Kaoru Amano (Piano), Akiko Takehira (MC), Kanagawa Philharmonic Orchestra

【 Program 】

Arranged by Koichi Ohashi: Instrument Introduction "Anpanman's March"

Mozart: Overture from "The Marriage of Figaro"

Mozart: Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star Variations K.265 (Piano Solo: Kaoru Amano)

Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 17 in G major, K.453, 2nd and 3rd movements (Piano: Kaoru Amano)

Bizet: From "Carmen" Suite

Tchaikovsky: From Ballet Suite "Swan Lake" and others

【 Price 】All seats reserved (tax included) General: 3,000 yen U24 (under 24 years old): 500 yen

*Admission for ages 4 and up (ticket required)

*Those attending with wheelchairs or assistance dogs, please contact "Ticket Kanagawa" in advance for inquiries and reservations.

*Due to unavoidable circumstances, content, performers, etc., may be subject to change.

*Admission is not permitted during the performance. If you are late for the start time, please follow the instructions of the usher.

【 KAme (Kanagawa Members) Web Pre-sale 】Saturday, May 16, 2026

【 General Sale 】Sunday, May 17, 2026

【 Tickets 】

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