Yunchan Lim makes Tokyo concerto debut

Mikhail Pletnev and Yunchan Lim

Mikhail Pletnev and the Tokyo Philharmonic

Von Nahoko Gotoh, 28 Februar 2023

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“it’s as if he knows how to consistently hit the sweet spot of the keyboard”

Rezensierte Veranstaltung: Suntory Hall: Main Hall, Tokyo, am 24 Februar 2023

Beethoven, Klavierkonzert Nr. 5 in Es-Dur "Emperor", Op.73

Bach, Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben, BWV147: Jesu bleibet meine Freude (trans. Hess)

Tschaikowsky, Manfred-Symphonie in h-Moll, Op.58

Mikhail Pletnev, Musikalische Leitung

Yunchan Lim, Klavier

Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra

National Ballet of Japan’s Raymonda is a feast of excellent dancing

Naomi Mori, 25th April

National Ballet of Japan’s Raymonda is a gem in the repertoire, despite shortcomings in the plot. Lavish production designs, stunning classical choreography and excellent dancers makes this a ballet lover's heaven.

*****

Will Tuckett's Nutcracker for National Ballet of Japan is delightful

Naomi Mori, 19th December

National Ballet of Japan premiered production of Nutcracker choreographed by Will Tuckett, that features a stylish and dramatic Act 1 and a hilarious, colourful and unique Act 2.

****1

Soirée hors normes à Toulouse avec Vengerov, Chung et le Tokyo Phil

Thibault d'Hauthuille, 3rd November

Dans des tubes de Tchaïkovski et Prokofiev, l'orchestre, son directeur musical honoraire et son soliste invité ont été éblouissants.

*****

Tokyo Philharmonic and Myung-whun Chung launch European tour in Berlin

Elena Luporini, 28th October

The Tokyo Philharmonic visits the Berlin Philharmonie to bring finesse to a catchy programme featuring Bernstein, Gershwin and Prokofiev.

****1

National Ballet of Japan revives Ashton's beloved Cinderella

Naomi Mori, 18th October

The National Ballet of Japan gave an excellent rendition of Sir Frederick Ashton's Cinderella, in spite of many new faces and role debuts.

****1

Wheeldon's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland dazzles again in Tokyo

Naomi Mori, 12th June

Christopher Wheeldon’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland returned to the National Ballet of Japan, a marvelous production that amply displays the many talents of the company.

****1

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Nahoko Gotoh

Nahoko is a UK-based Japanese music journalist with a background in musicology. She writes regularly for various Japanese media including Ongaku no tomo and Mostly Classic magazines.