Conducting a Legacy: Tokyo Symphony Orchestra Unveils Exclusive Hand Towel to Celebrate Kazuyoshi Akiyama’s 60-Year Milestone
Kazuyoshi Akiyama 60th Anniversary of Conducting Career Commemorative Hand Towel
Kazuyoshi Akiyama and the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra have performed together on many occasions since the orchestra’s founding. At the same time, Mr. Akiyama is a master who has supported Japan’s postwar orchestra world and made a major contribution to the development of classical music and orchestra culture.
The Tokyo Symphony Orchestra is now calling on all domestic orchestras that he has held titles to create and sell a commemorative hand towel to celebrate his 60 years as a conductor.
Release Date and Pre-Orders
The “Kazuyoshi Akiyama 60th Anniversary of Conducting Career Commemorative Hand Towel” will be released on Saturday, September 21, 2024. Pre-orders are now available starting today. You can visit the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra SHOP Online Branch to place your order. Tickets will also be available for sale at the 724th Regular Concert on Saturday, September 21st.

Product Details
Price: 1,200 yen (tax included)
Availability: Tickets will be available at the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra’s 724th regular concert on Saturday, September 21st at concert venues and online branches.
Specifications
・Size: Width approx. 35cm x Length approx. 90cm
・Fabric: 100% cotton, printed
Supporting Organizations
The following organizations are supporting the creation and sale of the commemorative hand towel:
- Chubu Philharmonic Orchestra (Artistic Director and Principal Conductor)
- Okayama Philharmonic Orchestra (Music Advisor)
- Japan Century Symphony Orchestra (Music Advisor)
- Muza Kawasaki Symphony Hall (Chief Hall Advisor)
- Kyushu Symphony Orchestra (Conductor Laureate)
- Osaka Shion Wind Orchestra (Artistic Advisor)
- Hiroshima Symphony Orchestra (Honorary Conductor for Life)
