Watch Masterpieces Performed by NHK Symphony Orchestra (2019) Online!
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.
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Episode 1 - Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 5 conducted by Otaka Tadaaki
Release Date: 2024-12-21This time, the masterpiece we share is Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 5 in E Minor, Op. 64, conducted by the NHK Symphony Orchestra's Permanent Conductor, Otaka Tadaaki.
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Episode 2 - Schubert: Symphony No. 2 and No. 4 conducted by Suzuki Masaaki
Release Date: 2024-12-28This time, the masterpieces we share are by Franz Schubert, and include the first movement of Symphony No. 2 as well as Symphony No. 4 in its entirety, both conducted by Suzuki Masaaki.
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Episode 3 - Beethoven: Symphony No. 3 conducted by Yamada Kazuki
Release Date: 2025-01-04This time, the masterpiece we share is Beethoven's Symphony No. 3 in E flat major, also known as Eroica, conducted by Yamada Kazuki.