Happy New Year! We hope your 2026 is off to a great start. We are thrilled to share some exciting news to kick off the year.

On Sunday, January 11th at 9:00 PM, NHK E-Tele will broadcast a landmark event: the world premiere of composer Dai Fujikura's latest commissioned work, recorded at Suntory Hall on December 4th last year.

This performance represents the very forefront of contemporary music, and we also highly recommend keeping an eye (and ear) on the NHK Symphony Orchestra’s trumpet section, led by principal Kazuaki Kikumoto.
We had the honor of providing Mr. Kikumoto with a "special, custom-made item" for this world premiere. While subtle, we are confident that our craftsmanship plays a vital role in the performance's unique soundscape.

We are just as excited as you are to hear the final broadcast. Please join us in witnessing this historic moment in music history.

Below is the broadcast summary:

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Classic Music Hall "2052nd Regular Performance Program B"

Track list:
Dai Fujikura / Ocean Breaker for Orchestra - In Memory of Pierre Boulez (2025) [Commissioned by the NHK Symphony Orchestra / World Premiere]
Franck/Symphonic Variations*
Saint-Saëns / Symphony No. 3 in C minor, Op. 78 "with organ"

Conductor: Fabio Luisi
Piano: Tom Borrow
Organ: Takeshi Kondo
Recorded: December 4, 2025 at Suntory Hall