Hyogo Performing Arts Center Orchestra Announces 2026-27 Season and Subscription Tickets; Young Musicians Graduate in Three Years

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The Hyogo Performing Arts Center Orchestra (PAC), a professional orchestra with a unique academy model where young musicians rotate every three years, has announced its 2026-27 season. Established in 2005, PAC will present its 21st season from September 2026 to August 2027 at the KOBELCO Grand Hall. The season will feature Artistic Director Yutaka Sado conducting three performances, and guest artists including Grammy-winning clarinetist Richard Stoltzman, conductor Hubert Soudant, conductor Michael Sanderling, and taiko drummer Eitetsu Hayashi. Subscription tickets for nine performances are available, priced at ¥32,400 (A seat), ¥27,000 (B seat), and ¥19,800 (C seat). Sales for members begin April 17-18, and general sales start April 19. PAC also engages in significant community outreach, including an annual program that invites 45,000 junior high school students to live orchestra performances.