32nd Shonan Hiratsuka Beethoven's Ninth Gathering

About this event

Organized by the Hiratsuka City Foundation for Urban Development, the "32nd Shonan Hiratsuka Beethoven's Ninth Gathering" is a concert featuring Beethoven's Ninth Symphony, a beloved year-end tradition performed by a chorus that has trained for about 3 months, alongside the Hiratsuka Philharmonic Orchestra and professional soloists. Masahiro Ueno conducts, featuring renowned soloists including Emi Sawahata (soprano), Misato Iwamori (mezzo-soprano), Yusuke Kobori (tenor), and Takanori Kobayashi (baritone). Choral training is led by Toshio Jinnai, with general direction by Yukiko Iwasaki, as the Shonan Hiratsuka Beethoven's Ninth Gathering Chorus delivers their singing voices. The concert takes place in the Main Hall of the Hirashin Hiratsuka Cultural Arts Hall. S seats are available for 2,500 yen and A seats for 2,000 yen (online sales only). Preschool children are not admitted. Ticket sales begin online on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 10:00 AM, and at the ticket counter on Tuesday, October 6, at 10:00 AM.

Venue

Hirashin Hiratsuka Cultural Arts Hall

16-1 Mitsukecho, Hiratsuka, Kanagawa 254-0045