ince 1962, tours have been a vital part of the Harvard-Radcliffe Orchestra. Over the past six decades, the ensemble has successfully toured the Philippines, Canada, the former Soviet Union, East Asia, Central Europe, Italy, Mexico, and most recently, Korea. In total, HRO has toured more than eighteen countries across four continents.
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As North America's longest-running symphony orchestra, the Harvard-Radcliffe Orchestra has promoted cultural exchange since its founding in 1808. We tour internationally every two years, sharing our music with new listeners and cultivating friendship and understanding.

In May 2026, the HRO will return to Japan for the first time in over forty years, and we are thrilled and grateful for this opportunity. The theme of the tour is "Music as Peace." The HRO draws inspiration from the advocacy work of Nihon Hidankyo, which was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2024. As the organization of atomic bomb survivors celebrates its 70th anniversary in 2026, the HRO stands in solidarity with its humanitarian mission.

The HRO will perform in Yokohama, Tokyo, Hiroshima, and Nagasaki on May 20, 21, 23 and 24, respectively. Repertoire includes Takemitsu’s Requiem for Strings, Prokofiev’s Violin Concerto performed by renowned soloist and Harvard alumna Stella Chen, and Dvořák’s Ninth Symphony (“From the New World”). In addition to our concerts, we will visit peace memorial sites and participate in cultural exchange programs in each city.

The HRO believes in the unique potential of music to bridge people and nations, and to forge common ground. We look forward to welcoming you at venues along our tour. Concert tickets are available for purchase at www.almond-music.com/ticket. You can find updates during the tour itself on HRO’s Instagram and Facebook.