We saw the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra at Tokyo Opera City - one of their smaller performanc halls. It was in a beautifully modern complex.
Inside the building, there was this beautiful art sculpture hanging from the ceiling. I thought it was kind of funny --- many performing arts halls have some sort of ceiling art!
I snuck a few photos inside the hall. It was beautiful!!! We saw behind the orchestra, so we had an unusual view. The concert was a Latin-American program - with music by Villa-Lobos, Piazzolla and Ginastera. I loved it!
Unfortunately, since Tokyo Opera City was a secondary hall, there was no Symphony Gift Shop (obviously something we Americans like!) So Joe and I took a trip to Ark Hills to the Symphony's main hall - Suntory Hall.
Suntory Hall is located at the end of this photo, on the right. But this plaza is filled with restaurants and coffeeshops. It was wonderful! I would love to go back with Joe to hear the symphony here, with a little dinner beforehand.
Suntory Hall entrance
Before the concert started, we had a little "welcome" music!
We were quite surprised! As you can see, the little organ hides itself again, once it's done playing.
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