Izumi Sinfonietta Osaka is the resident orchestra of Izumi Hall, Osaka. The orchestra was established through a proposal by Akira Nishimura, a composer, who has programmed and supervised a series of concerts titled "New Journey toward Future of Music", which is intended to promote contemporary music by Izumi Hall. Since its debut on July 8, 2000, the orchestra has been appearing on stage mainly of the regular concerts and developing its repertoire, giving the first performance of several works and including classic works in its program. Since 2005, the orchestra has increased the number of regular concerts from twice to three times a year, and in November, 2005, it gave a concert for the first time in Tokyo (Kioi Hall). It comprises flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn, trumpet, trombone, piano, harp, strings and percussion, which can be presented in various combinations according to the requirements of the works they play. The performers live in or come from Kansai district (Osaka and its outskirt). Izumi Sinfonietta Osaka received Osaka Performing Arts Prize in 2001.
Music Director: Akira Nishimura, Principal Conductor: Norichika Iimori
Program Advisor: Motoharu Kawashima, Concertmistress: Machie Oguri