The Berliner Philharmoniker in Tokyo - Concert at the Suntory Hall

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. Tokyos 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: Shostakovichs Violin Concerto No. 1, featuring soloist Hilary Hahn, is rendered with poise, elegance and demoniac vigour. This piece is framed by two sprightly works: Webers charming, zesty Overture to Oberon and Dvoráks Eighth Symphony, executed with Bohemian-esque lyricism and verve. Hilary Hahn is a two-time Grammy Award-winning soloist. She is celebrated for her probing interpretations, technical assurance and compelling stage presence. Her extensive international performances and recording activities have made Hahn one of the most important artists of our time. Including the entire EuroArts & Idéale Audience Catalogue - this catalogue brings together two prestigious audio-visual production companies: EuroArts in Germany and Idéale Audience in France, including all new releases of 2014 and all available DVDs and Blu-ray Discs of our Catalogue.