Unity in Sound: Myung-whun Chung leads KBS and Tokyo Phil in Mahler 1

Myung-whun Chung

Myung-whun Chung conducts members of the KBS Symphony Orchestra and Tokyo Philharmonic

Yekwon Sunwoo and Kaoruko Igarashi

By SangKwon Lee, 05 March 2025

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“Chung’s pacing here was ample, almost contemplative, creating a dreamy atmosphere”

Reviewed at Lotte Concert Hall, Seoul on 3 March 2025

Mozart, Concerto no. 10 in E flat major for two pianos, K365 (K316a)

Mahler, Symphony no. 1 in D major "Titan"

Myung-whun Chung, Conductor

Yekwon Sunwoo, Piano

Kaoruko Igarashi, Piano

Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra

KBS Symphony Orchestra

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

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

National Ballet of Japan's revival of Giselle: a dramatic return

Naomi Mori, 10th April

National Ballet of Japan has revived their production of Giselle, ahead of their tour to the Royal Opera House in London, replicating the triumphant success it had in 2022.

*****

Back-to-back Beethoven: Myung-whun Chung and the Tokyo Philharmonic

Nahoko Gotoh, 25th February

Beethoven's Triple Concerto has a reputation of being a problematic work, but Myung-Whun Chung and the Tokyo Philharmonic prove otherwise in an emphatic performance.

****1

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SangKwon Lee

SangKwon Lee is a Seoul-based classical music critic whose writing focuses on concert performances and recordings. A contributor to Gramophone and a member of the Music Critics Association of North America, he covers the classical music scene in Korea and internationally.

Unity in Sound: Myung-whun Chung leads KBS and Tokyo Phil through a triumphant Mahler 1