[On Sale June 4] Mariko Senju Celebrates 50th Debut Anniversary with Two Major Violin Concertos

The Japan Philharmonic Orchestra (Suginami-ku, Tokyo; Board Chairman: Kunio Ishizuka) will hold its 253rd Geigeki Series concert at the Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre (Ikebukuro) on September 6, 2026.

Featuring soloist Mariko Senju, who is celebrating her 50th debut anniversary, and conductor Naoto Otomo, the concert will showcase Mendelssohn and Tchaikovsky's "two major violin concertos."

Tickets go on sale June 4 (Thursday) at 10:00!

A message from Mariko Senju: "I have dreamed of playing the Mendelssohn and Tchaikovsky violin concertos since I first held a violin as a child. My image of these two pieces has evolved as I have grown older. The story of Mendelssohn unfolding by a beautiful lake, and the abyss of Tchaikovsky heard while standing in a deep forest, move my heart today. I will stand on stage with Maestro Naoto Otomo, whom I respect, enveloped by the rich sound of the Japan Philharmonic, with whom I have cultivated music since my debut. The instrument I will play is my beloved Stradivarius 'Duranti.' I am preparing for this day by polishing 51 years of memories into 'sound.' I look forward to creating a 'once-in-a-lifetime timbre' to share with everyone in the audience on this day."