Masterpieces Performed by NHK Symphony Orchestra — Season 11
About this season
The NHK Symphony Orchestra leads Japan's classical music world. It held its first concert in 1927 and has since performed regularly for over 90 years. It continues its excellent performance to this day and has gained international recognition for performances with renowned conductors and soloists. Enjoy the vibrant music forged by the NHK Symphony Orchestra and each conductor's highly individual interpretations that created these unforgettable performances. Music critic Katayama Morihide and presenter Yamamoto Miki set the scene in an introductory segment to the prerecorded concerts.
Episodes (3)
1. Violin Concerto in D major by Beethoven
Aired 21 December 2025 • 49 min
Beethoven, Violin Concerto in D major Op.61 by Akiko SUWANAI (Violin), NHK Symphony Orchestra, Kazuyoshi AKIYAMA (Conductor)
2. Symphony No.9 "From the New World" by Dvorák
Aired 27 December 2025 • 49 min
Dvorák, Symphony No.9 in E minor Op.95 "From the New World", NHK Symphony Orchestra, Keitaro HARADA (Conductor)
3. Piano Concerto in A minor by Schumann
Aired 3 January 2026 • 49 min
MENDELSSOHN,The Hebrides, Overture Op. 26,NHK Symphony Orchestra, Masaru KUMAKURA (Conductor) Schumann, Piano Concerto in A minor Op.54 by Mao FUJITA (Piano), NHK Symphony Orchestra, Masaru KUMAKURA (Conductor)