The Berlin Philharmonic in Tokyo:
- Concert at the Suntory Hall.
In this live DVD recording from Japan, the Berliner Philharmoniker performed under the direction of Mariss Jansons.
The recording was made at Tokyo’s Suntory Hall, and it features a program of Shostakovich’s Violin Concerto No. 1, with soloist Hilary Hahn.
There are three additional works: Bach encore, Weber’s charming Overture to Oberon, and Dvorák’s Eighth Symphony.
Bach, J S:
- Presto from Violin Sonata, BWV1001, with Hilary Hahn (violin).
- Symphony No. 8 in G major, Op. 88
Shostakovich:
- Violin Concerto No. 1 in A minor, Op. 99, with Hilary Hahn (violin)
Performed by the Berliner Philharmoniker, Mariss Jansons conducting.
Hilary Hahn is a two-time Grammy Award-winning soloist. She is celebrated for her excellent interpretations, technical precision, and impressive stage presence.
Here is Ms. Hahn in the performance under the direction of Mariss Jansons, with the violin concerto of Shostakovich:
And next, as a bonus, here is Ms. Hahn in the Brahms’ Violin Concerto:
Tags: Hilary Hahn, Shostakovich violin concerto, Brahms Mariss Jansons, Tokyo, Suntory Hall
