Philharmonic Winds OSAKAN

Philharmonic Winds OSAKAN

The Osakan Philharmonic Winds was formed in 1999, and became the first non-profit band in 2006, with its home base in JUBEL Hall, Osaka. The ensemble features Yoshihiro Kimura as Honorary Music Director, Tomo Matsuo as Resident Conductor, Jan Van der Roost as Principal Guest Conductor, and Koji Orita as Music Advisor. The OSAKAN annually gives approximately 40 recitals and concerts of varied instrumentation, from full band to chamber ensembles. They often perform in the beautiful IZUMI Concert Hall, welcoming eminent professional musicians such as Joseph Alessi (New York Philharmonic Principal Trombone), Ricardo Morales (Philadelphia Orchestra Principal Clarinet), David Griffin (Chicago Symphony Orchestra Horn), Corrado Giuffredi (Orchesta della Svizzera Italiana Principal Clarinet), and Christopher Martin (New York Philharmonic Principal Trumpet). The Osakan Philharmonic Winds has released more than 60 CDs, earning rave reviews in a variety of media. In 2009, the band traveled to Cincinnati to represent Asia in the14th World Association for Symphonic Bands and Ensembles Conference. In 2018, they were invited to perform for the 49th Japan Band Clinic's final concert. In 2019, they are honored to give the finale performance of the 73rd Midwest Clinic in Chicago, Illinois, acclaimed so that "the best performance ever." Receiving accolades from the international band world, the Osakan Philharmonic Winds proudly celebrated their 20th Anniversary in 2019.