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The Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra has the longest history and tradition of any orchestra in Japan. After merging with the Japan Shinsei Symphony in 2001, TPO grew to more than 160 musicians, and became the only orchestra in Japan that performs both symphonies and operas regularly. TPO is proud to have appointed Maestro Dan Ettinger as Chief Conductor starting in April 2010. Maestro Ettinger has rich experience conducting the world's major theaters, including the Staatsoper unter den Linden, the Metropolitan Opera House in New York and many more.
TPO has established its world-class reputation through its subscription concert series, regular opera and ballet assignments at the New National Theatre, and a full, ever in-demand agenda around Japan and the world, including broadcasting with NHK Broadcasting Corporation, various educational programs, and tours abroad like the "Friendship Tour for the Future" tour in Korea and China with Maestro Myung-Whun Chung (2005).
