Otsu Rotary Club 75th Anniversary Gala Concert

Celebrate a historic milestone with the Otsu Rotary Club 75th Anniversary Gala Concert, a cinematic celebration that brings the city’s vibrant musical heritage straight to your screen. Under the experienced baton of conductor Yasuo Shinozaki, the Otsu Rotary Club Special Orchestra, accompanied by the virtuosic piano of Wataru Hisasue, delivers a rich program interweaving iconic film music with timeless classical masterpieces. Adding soulful voices, the Otsu Children’s Choir and Otsu Youth Ensemble bring fresh, youthful energy to the proceedings. The show features John Williams’ unforgettable main theme from “Star Wars,” the soaring opening of Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 in B‑flat minor (Op. 23), and the dazzling “Waltz of the Flowers” from *The Nutcracker* re‑arranged by Kentaro Shuto—performed by the Otsu Children’s Choir in a special edition. Audiences will also be swept away by Brahms’ spirited Hungarian Dance No. 5, Ravel’s swirling La Valse, and the majestic finale of Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9, “From the New World,” featuring its powerful fourth movement. Don’t miss this unforgettable celebration of music, community, and shared history. Click to see details and secure your tickets today.