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Contents: An extreme performance of Mahler that led to a successful European tour. In February 2017, Paavo J?rvi and the NHK Symphony Orchestra made their first visit to Europe, touring seven major cities and vividly demonstrating their excellent chemistry and the high level of functionality of the orchestra, which J?rvi described as "among the best in the world." Mahler's Symphony No. 6 "Tragic" was chosen for the Berlin, London, and Cologne performances, becoming a highlight of the tour. This disc was recorded live in Yokohama prior to that European tour, vividly capturing J?rvi and the NHK Symphony Orchestra pouring all their power and skill into shaping this enormous work, expanded to an extreme four-part orchestra including even mallets and cowbells. Under J?rvi's direction, who meticulously and sharply brings together complex music, driving it towards a spectacular climax, the NHK Symphony Orchestra unleashes a diverse range of timbres with flawless ensemble playing, creating a high level of intensity and sparks flying as they tenaciously pursue their goals?a remarkable achievement in the orchestra's performance history. The piece is performed in the order of a scherzo in the second movement and an andante in the third movement. DSD Recording SA-CD Hybrid (SACD layer is 2ch) [Track Listing] Mahler: Symphony No. 6 in A minor "Tragic" NHK Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Paavo J?rvi [Recording] Live recording at the "NHK Yokohama Special" at Yokohama Minato Mirai Hall on February 22nd & 23rd, 2017 Media Reviews and More In February 2017, Paavo J?rvi and the NHK Symphony Orchestra made their first visit to Europe, touring seven major cities and vividly demonstrating their excellent chemistry and the high level of functionality of the orchestra, which J?rvi described as "among the best in the world." Mahler's Symphony No. 6 "Tragic" was chosen for the Berlin, London, and Cologne performances, becoming a highlight of the tour. This disc, recorded live in Yokohama prior to their European tour, vividly captures J?rvi and the NHK Symphony Orchestra pouring all their power and skill into shaping a massive four-part orchestral work expanded to its limits, even including mallets and cowbells. Under J?rvi's guidance, who brings together the complex music with sharp contrasts and meticulous precision, driving it towards a spectacular climax, the NHK Symphony Orchestra, with its tightly controlled ensemble, unleashes a diverse range of timbres, sparking and clinging on with such intensity that it can be considered a particularly noteworthy achievement in the history of the orchestra's performances. (C)RS
