For years the Berliner Philharmoniker have been famous for their acclaimed concerts in Japan. In this live recording
from the year 2000, they perform under the direction of Mariss Jansons. He returns to direct the Berliner
Philharmoniker, rekindling their long-standing relationship that began in 1976.
Tokyo's Suntory Hall is alive to a programme of particular musical energy - sometimes overt and joyous, sometimes
suppressed and intense. Jansons' fidelity to music composed during the Soviet era remains heartfelt: Shostakovich's
Violin Concerto No. 1, featuring soloist Hilary Hahn, is rendered with poise, elegance and demoniac vigour. This piece is
framed by two sprightly works: Weber's charming, zesty Overture to Oberon and Dvorák's Eighth Symphony, executed
with Bohemian-esque lyricism and verve.
A new stunning release in our series of legendary recordings of the Berliner Philharmoniker - a new chapter of the
amazing Berliner Philharmoniker Story.

Quelle: EuroArts Music