Masterpieces Performed by NHK Symphony Orchestra — Season 9
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. Koyama Michie: Tchaikovsky, Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-flat minor, Op. 23
Aired 17 December 2023 • 49 min
Tchaikovsky, Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-flat minor, Op. 23, by Koyama Michie (Piano), NHK Symphony Orchestra, Otaka Tadaaki (Conductor)
2. HIMARI: Mendelssohn, Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64
Aired 24 December 2023 • 49 min
Mendelssohn, Violin Concerto in E minor, Op. 64, by HIMARI (Violin), NHK Symphony Orchestra, Umeda Toshiaki (Conductor)
3. Shimono Tatsuya: Dvorak, Symphony No. 7 in D minor, Op. 70
Aired 31 December 2023 • 49 min
Dvorak, Symphony No. 7 in D minor, Op. 70, by NHK Symphony Orchestra, Shimono Tatsuya (Conductor)