Andrea Battistoni; Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra
Release Date: 31 July 2020
Label: MDG
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 760623217628
Genres: Classical Orchestral
Description
In 2018 the DENON label released a real hit with the Symphony No. 9 "From the New World" by Antonin Dvorak. In addition, the formidable Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of Andrea Battistoni plays the "Sinfonia Tapkaara" by Akira Ifukube.
"The familiar New World Symphony is complemeted by Akira Ifukube's colourful and sprawling Sinfonia. Dynamic performances too, from the Tokyo Philharmonic." BBC Music Magazine
Thanks to the cooperation with MDG, the production is now available outside Japan and shows surprising similarities between Slavic idiom, American folklore and the sounds of the Native Americans of Hokkaido.
Ifukube has gained worldwide fame with his numerous
film scores, including the legendary "Godzilla" series. The
composer himself is from Hokkaido, northernmost main
island of Japan.
The Ainu, Hokkaido's indigenous people, have always maintained close contact with the peoples of Russia's Far East, which is very close here.
Russian Slavic elements repeatedly occur in Ainu music,
and Ifukube rewardingly incorporates them into his
compositions.
As an 'encore' on this recording, Battistoni and his large symphonic orchestra give a "Symphonic Fantasy" based on the "Godzilla" film series - a fiery and attractive medley with the best of eight 'monster' films.
Tracklisting
Andrzej Szadejko, Agnieszka Budzinska-Bennett, Cracow Singers
Lea Suter
Wolfgang Sawallisch, Leopolder-Quartett, Munchner Klaviertrio
Various Artists
Holger Falk, Steffen Schleiermacher
Leipzig String Quartet
Chimaera Trio
Consort of Musicke, Emma Kirkby, Anthony Rooley
Yoichi Sugiyama
David Rabinovich
Badische Staatskapelle, Georg Fritzsch
Badische Staatskapelle, Georg Fritzsch
Badische Staatskapelle, Georg Fritzsch
Roberto Prosseda, London Philharmonic Orchestra / Nir Kabaretti
Trondheim Symphony Orchestra, Peter Szilvay, Aage Richard Meyer, Cam Kjoll, Ruth Potter
Joshua Bell
