Norichika Iimori - Brahms: Complete Symphonies (2015) Hi-Res

In April 2014, Norichika Iimori assumed the position of Principal Conductor of the Japan Century Symphony Orchestra. At his inaugural concert, he delivered a magnificent performance of Brahms.

Iimori's passionate conducting led to a powerful and profound sound. The beautiful melodies and unwavering, rich resonance produced by the meticulous ensemble more than foreshadow a new era for the Japan Century Orchestra under Iimori's direction—a truly superb performance.

Please enjoy this complete Brahms symphony cycle, a fitting start to the Japan Century Orchestra's new chapter with its new partner.

Recording: April 17-19, 2014, at The Symphony Hall


Tracks:

CD1
01. Symphony No.1 in C Minor, Op. 68: 1. Un poco sostenuto-Allegro
02. Symphony No.1 in C Minor, Op. 68: 2. Andante sostenuto
03. Symphony No.1 in C Minor, Op. 68: 3. Unpoco Allegretto-e grazioso
04. Symphony No.1 in C Minor, Op. 68: 4. Adagio-Piu andante-Allegro non troppo ma con brio

CD2
01. Symphony No.2 in D Major, Op. 73: 1. Allegro non troppo
02. Symphony No.2 in D Major, Op. 73: 2. Adagio non troppo
03. Symphony No.2 in D Major, Op. 73: 3. Allegretto grazioso
04. Symphony No.2 in D Major, Op. 73: 4. Allegro con spirito
05. Symphony No.3 in F Major, Op. 90: 1. Allegro con brio
06. Symphony No.3 in F Major, Op. 90: 2. Andante
07. Symphony No.3 in F Major, Op. 90: 3. Poco Allegro
08. Symphony No.3 in F Major, Op. 90: 4. Allegro

CD3
01. Symphony No.4 in E Minor, Op. 98: 1. Allegro non troppo
02. Symphony No.4 in E Minor, Op. 98: 2. Andante moderato
03. Symphony No.4 in E Minor, Op. 98: 3. Allegro giocoso
04. Symphony No.4 in E Minor, Op. 98: 4. Allegro energico e passionato

Personnel:

Norichika Iimori conductor
Japan Century Symphony Orchestra