Honoaka Kobayashi also serves as navigator for the largest-scale "Journeying Classical" — A Premium Stage presented in collaboration with an orchestra
The "Journeying Classical Premium Stage 2026" will be held at Sumida Triphony Hall on August 25, 2026. Honoaka Kobayashi of BEYOOOOONDS will serve as navigator and pianist, performing with emerging classical artists and the Tacticart Orchestra. Designed for both classical fans and newcomers, tickets go on sale May 2.
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On Tuesday, August 25, 2026, the "Journeying Classical Premium Stage 2026" will be held at the Sumida Triphony Hall Main Hall.
The performers include Honoaka Kobayashi (piano), a member of BEYOOOOONDS/SeasoningS, Ai Takamatsu (violin), a classical artist building a new era, Anri Tsukiji (cello), and Kanako Hirota (conductor).
While each possesses high skill and individuality, this performance, in collaboration with the Tacticart Orchestra, will deliver a more splendid and grand "Journeying Classical" experience.
The content is recommended not only for classical music fans but also for those new to classical music.
Please take this opportunity to attend!
■ Overview
"Journeying Classical Premium Stage 2026"
https://www.tacticart-classics.com/tabikura-premium
Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Curtain: 19:00
Doors open: Varies depending on ticket type below
First Class (S seats): 18:00
Business Class (A seats): 18:10
Economy Class (B seats): 18:20
■ Performers
Honoaka Kobayashi (Piano / Navigator)
Ai Takamatsu (Violin)
Anri Tsukiji (Cello)
Kanako Hirota (Conductor)
Tacticart Orchestra (Orchestra)
■ Program
Chopin: Nocturne No. 2 in E-flat major, Op. 9-2
Debussy: Clair de Lune
Chopin: Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor, Op. 11, 1st movement
and more
■ Tickets (All seats reserved / Tax included)
First Class (S seats): 8,800 yen
Business Class (A seats): 6,600 yen
Economy Class (B seats): 4,400 yen
On sale from Saturday, May 2, 2026, 10:00 AM
Ticket sales URL
*Accessible simultaneously with the start of sales
Honoaka Kobayashi (Piano)
Born in Tokyo in August 2000.
In August 2019, debuted as a member of the Hello! Project group "BEYOOOOONDS."
Received the Best New Artist Award at the 61st Japan Record Awards broadcast at the end of the same year.
While active in the group, she graduated from the piano performance course at Tokyo College of Music in 2023.
In addition to idol activities, she appears in TV and other media.
From 2025, she will host her own radio program "Honokura."
At the end of the same year, she will release her first piano solo album "Honopiano," expanding her range of activities.
Ai Takamatsu (Violin)
Began playing the violin at age 3. Graduated from Nagoya City Kikuzato High School of Music and Tokyo University of the Arts, Department of Instrumental Music. Won first prize at the Burkhardt International Music Competition, first prize at the All Japan Student Music Competition Nagoya Tournament, and third prize at the national competition, among many other awards. Performed with the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra and the Kanagawa Philharmonic Orchestra. Has actively held solo recitals and national tours since high school. Has released 7 CDs to date. Actively engaged in online activities such as live streaming and video distribution, with over 700,000 total followers on social media. Her violin is an 1840 Enrico CERUTI from Cremona, loaned by an anonymous owner through Beare's International Violin Society Japan, with the cooperation of Bunkyo Gakki.
©︎Shigeto Imura
Anri Tsukiji (Cello)
Began playing the cello at age 9. Won first prize at the 71st All Japan Student Music Competition National Tournament. As a chamber musician, she has received numerous awards, including second prize and the Audience Award at the 71st ARD International Music Competition Munich String Quartet Division, first prize at the Bartók International Competition String Quartet Division, and first prize at the 8th Akiyoshidai Music Competition String Quartet Division. Fellow of the 5th and 6th terms of the Suntory Chamber Music Academy. Graduated from Toho Gakuen School of Music. Studied under Nobuko Yamazaki, Keiko Matsunami, and Clive Greensmith. After being a resident artist at the Colburn School in Los Angeles, she is currently active as a freelance musician.
Kanako Hirota (Conductor)
Graduated from Chiba Prefectural Chiba High School and Tokyo College of Music, Composition and Conducting major (Conducting). In March 2024, she enrolled in the conducting department of the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz, Austria. Won 3rd prize at the 2nd International Conducting Competition Italy (Italy, 2023). Won 4th prize at the 7th Bucharest International Conducting Competition (Romania, 2025). Attended conducting masterclasses by Jorma Panula, Sian Edwards, Mark Heron, and Kazuki Yamada. Studied conducting under Junichi Hirokami, Toshifumi Tashiro, Nobutaka Masui, Akito Mihara, Toshihiro Yonetsu, and currently Marc Piollet.
Tacticart Orchestra
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The performers include Honoaka Kobayashi (piano), a member of BEYOOOOONDS/SeasoningS, Ai Takamatsu (violin), a classical artist building a new era, Anri Tsukiji (cello), and Kanako Hirota (conductor).
While each possesses high skill and individuality, this performance, in collaboration with the Tacticart Orchestra, will deliver a more splendid and grand "Journeying Classical" experience.
The content is recommended not only for classical music fans but also for those new to classical music.
Please take this opportunity to attend!
■ Overview
"Journeying Classical Premium Stage 2026"
https://www.tacticart-classics.com/tabikura-premium
Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Curtain: 19:00
Doors open: Varies depending on ticket type below
First Class (S seats): 18:00
Business Class (A seats): 18:10
Economy Class (B seats): 18:20
■ Performers
Honoaka Kobayashi (Piano / Navigator)
Ai Takamatsu (Violin)
Anri Tsukiji (Cello)
Kanako Hirota (Conductor)
Tacticart Orchestra (Orchestra)
■ Program
Chopin: Nocturne No. 2 in E-flat major, Op. 9-2
Debussy: Clair de Lune
Chopin: Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor, Op. 11, 1st movement
and more
■ Tickets (All seats reserved / Tax included)
First Class (S seats): 8,800 yen
Business Class (A seats): 6,600 yen
Economy Class (B seats): 4,400 yen
On sale from Saturday, May 2, 2026, 10:00 AM
Ticket sales URL
*Accessible simultaneously with the start of sales
Honoaka Kobayashi (Piano)
Born in Tokyo in August 2000.
In August 2019, debuted as a member of the Hello! Project group "BEYOOOOONDS."
Received the Best New Artist Award at the 61st Japan Record Awards broadcast at the end of the same year.
While active in the group, she graduated from the piano performance course at Tokyo College of Music in 2023.
In addition to idol activities, she appears in TV and other media.
From 2025, she will host her own radio program "Honokura."
At the end of the same year, she will release her first piano solo album "Honopiano," expanding her range of activities.
Ai Takamatsu (Violin)
Began playing the violin at age 3. Graduated from Nagoya City Kikuzato High School of Music and Tokyo University of the Arts, Department of Instrumental Music. Won first prize at the Burkhardt International Music Competition, first prize at the All Japan Student Music Competition Nagoya Tournament, and third prize at the national competition, among many other awards. Performed with the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra and the Kanagawa Philharmonic Orchestra. Has actively held solo recitals and national tours since high school. Has released 7 CDs to date. Actively engaged in online activities such as live streaming and video distribution, with over 700,000 total followers on social media. Her violin is an 1840 Enrico CERUTI from Cremona, loaned by an anonymous owner through Beare's International Violin Society Japan, with the cooperation of Bunkyo Gakki.
©︎Shigeto Imura
Anri Tsukiji (Cello)
Began playing the cello at age 9. Won first prize at the 71st All Japan Student Music Competition National Tournament. As a chamber musician, she has received numerous awards, including second prize and the Audience Award at the 71st ARD International Music Competition Munich String Quartet Division, first prize at the Bartók International Competition String Quartet Division, and first prize at the 8th Akiyoshidai Music Competition String Quartet Division. Fellow of the 5th and 6th terms of the Suntory Chamber Music Academy. Graduated from Toho Gakuen School of Music. Studied under Nobuko Yamazaki, Keiko Matsunami, and Clive Greensmith. After being a resident artist at the Colburn School in Los Angeles, she is currently active as a freelance musician.
Kanako Hirota (Conductor)
Graduated from Chiba Prefectural Chiba High School and Tokyo College of Music, Composition and Conducting major (Conducting). In March 2024, she enrolled in the conducting department of the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz, Austria. Won 3rd prize at the 2nd International Conducting Competition Italy (Italy, 2023). Won 4th prize at the 7th Bucharest International Conducting Competition (Romania, 2025). Attended conducting masterclasses by Jorma Panula, Sian Edwards, Mark Heron, and Kazuki Yamada. Studied conducting under Junichi Hirokami, Toshifumi Tashiro, Nobutaka Masui, Akito Mihara, Toshihiro Yonetsu, and currently Marc Piollet.
Tacticart Orchestra
"New