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Content Introduction: Higher and deeper than ever, when you think of Elgar, you think of Otaka! This is the second Elgar symphony by the Otaka & Osaka Philharmonic Orchestra. While this symphony didn't receive much attention at its premiere due to its lack of the grandeur of the first, the depth of Elgar's thought process in which he "laid himself bare" has now firmly established it as a masterpiece. Otaka, building on the orchestra's rich sound, adds great emotion to the "Nobilmente" (elegantly, nobly), singing it out on a grand epic scale. Otaka, who has already been awarded the "Elgar Medal" by the British Elgar Society, demonstrates his deep devotion to this composer throughout, resulting in an album that you'll want to listen to all the way through in one go. "Media Reviews and More: This is the second Elgar symphony by the Otaka & Osaka Philharmonic Orchestra. While this symphony didn't receive much attention at its premiere due to its lack of the grandeur of the first, it has now firmly established itself as a masterpiece, thanks to the depth of Elgar's intention to "expose himself." Otaka builds upon the orchestra's rich sound, adding great emotion to the "Nobilmente" (elegantly, nobly), creating an epic scale. Otaka, who has already been awarded the "Elgar Medal" by the British Elgar Society, demonstrates his deep devotion to this composer throughout, resulting in an album that you'll want to listen to all the way through in one go. (C)RS
