Masterpieces Performed by NHK Symphony Orchestra (2019)
Synopsis
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.
First Air Date: 2019-05-04
Last Air Date: 2025-01-04
Number of Seasons: 10
Number of Episodes: 30
Networks: NHK WORLD-JAPAN
Top Cast
- Miki Yamamoto as Self - Host
- Morihide Katayama as Self - Music Critic
- Fuminori Maro Shinozaki as Self - Concertmaster (archive footage)
- Masafumi Hori as Self - Concertmaster (archive footage)
- Paavo Järvi as Self - Conductor (archive footage)
- Herbert Blomstedt as Self - Conductor (archive footage)
- Ryotaro Ito as Self - Concertmaster (archive footage)
- Fabio Luisi as Self - Conductor
- Christoph Eschenbach as Self - Conductor (archive footage)
- Yuji Hirako as Self - Guest
Seasons
I (2019)
The NHK Symphony Orchestra has played a leading role in Japan's classical music scene across more than 90 years. It has gained international recognition for performances with renowned conductors and soloists. This program includes Beethoven's Symphony No.6, Sibelius's Symphony No.2, and Brahms's Symphony No.4.
Episodes:
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Ep. 1: Herbert Blomstedt: Beethoven, Symphony No. 6 in F major, Op. 68, “Pastorale”
This symphony is a celebration of nature by Beethoven, who came up with ideas for it while walking in the woods. The impassioned performance was conducted by Herbert Blomstedt, who continues to be active in his 90's. The orchestra has given Blomstedt the title of "Honorary Conductor Laureate" to show respect and love.
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Ep. 2: Paavo Järvi: Sibelius, Symphony No. 2, Op. 43
This masterpiece by the Finnish composer evokes the grandeur of Scandinavian landscapes. The orchestra's chief conductor Paavo Järvi conducted the performance. The Estonian-born Järvi has received the Sibelius Medal in recognition of his long dedication to the composer's works.
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Ep. 3: Fabio Luisi: Brahms, Symphony No. 4, Op. 98
Fabio Luisi from Genoa, Italy conducted this performance of the final symphony from Brahms's Romantic period. The fourth movement exudes the composer's melancholy in his final years, invoking a Baroque musical theme. Luisi's direction heightens the intensity.
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