PRESS RELEASE: TOKYO PHILHARMONIC TO MAKE THAILAND DEBUT AS PART OF 100TH ANNIVERSARY WORLD TOUR

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Concert Conducted by Eiji Oue, Sunday, March 23, 2014 at Prince Mahidol Hall, Mahidol University to Take Place on Third Anniversary of 2011 Earthquake and Tsunami in Japan

The Tokyo Philharmonic has the longest history and tradition of any orchestra in Japan, having been originally established in Nagoya in 1911. As plans were being made for its centenary celebrations in 2011, a devastating earthquake and tsunami struck east Japan, challenging the nation with an unprecedented crisis. The orchestra's centenary plans were scuttled, as an entire culture adjusted to a solemn new reality.

A cherished dream of the Tokyo Philharmonic will finally come true, with a 100th anniversary world tour that will encompass six countries on three continents. Internationally renowned Japanese conductor Eiji Oue will lead the orchestra for the tour. The first concert – Tuesday, March 11, 2014, 7:30 PM at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall in New York City – will mark the U.S. debut of the orchestra, as well as the third anniversary (to the day) of the 2011 earthquake and tsunami.

After New York, the Tokyo Philharmonic will appear in Madrid, Paris, London, Singapore and Bangkok.

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