TOKYO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

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Concert Manner Guide

Concert Manner Guide

Please keep in mind the following rules, protocol and etiquette so that all of our guests may enjoy today’s concert.

  • Please be seated at the seat number designated on your ticket.

    Please be seated at the seat number designated on your ticket.

  • For our guests who wear hearing aid devices, please check that your device is suitably set before the performance begins.

    For our guests who wear hearing aid devices, please check that your device is suitably set before the performance begins.

  • Switch OFF your mobile telephones, wristwatch alarms and all other noise-emitting electronic devices before the performance begins.

    Switch OFF your mobile telephones, wristwatch alarms and all other noise-emitting electronic devices before the performance begins.

  • Please refrain from wearing hats or rhythmically swaying in a way which could disturb or obstruct the view of those seated near you.

    Please refrain from wearing hats or rhythmically swaying in a way which could disturb or obstruct the view of those seated near you.

  • Refrain from eating and drinking during the performance.

    Refrain from eating and drinking during the performance.

  • You will not be permitted to enter the concert hall during a performance.

    You will not be permitted to enter the concert hall during a performance.

  • Please use a handkerchief to help suppress the noise from any coughing or sneezing.

    Please use a handkerchief to help suppress the noise from any coughing or sneezing.

  • Please be silent during the performance.

    Please be silent during the performance.

  • Photography, filming and recording are prohibited.

    Photography, filming and recording are prohibited.

  • The lingering sounds and moments are part of the performance. Please hold your applause or shouting your appreciation until the actual end of the performance.

    The lingering sounds and moments are part of the performance. Please hold your applause or shouting your appreciation until the actual end of the performance.

  • It is permitted to film the curtain calls of organised performances.

    It is permitted to film the curtain calls of organised performances.

    For Subscription Concerts, Kawasaki Subscription Concerts, Tokyo Opera City Series and Special Concerts, it is possible to film the curtain call after the concert. *Photography is not permitted at the end of the first half or during encore performances.
    *Please refrain from taking pictures with cameras other than smartphones and mobile phones, using selfie sticks, using flash, and taking pictures at eye level or higher.