Overview

Orchestra Ensemble Kanazawa

is one of the most active chamber orchestra in Japan, founded in 1988 by the initiative of renowned conductor Hiroyuki Iwaki, and based in Kanazawa symbolizing Japanese art, culture and tradition. OEK has over 100 concerts a year in all major cities through out Japan, and regularly performs abroad. Although programme building is based on classical repertoire, great emphasis is put on interpretation of contemporary music. Over 90 CDs are released from Japanese major label. OEK has performed as resident orchestra at "La Folle Journeé de Kanazawa" in Japan since 2008.