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Contents Introduction Battistoni, who assumed the position of Principal Guest Conductor of the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra in April of this year, is gaining more and more fans in Japan as a young conductor who can brilliantly transform the sound of the orchestra. His concerts are almost always sold out, and the level of attention on Battistoni and the Tokyo Philharmonic is increasing with each performance. The legendary performance that solidified Battistoni's name in Japan was a regular concert with the Tokyo Philharmonic held in May of this year. They performed Puccini's masterpiece "Turandot" with two Italian singers in the lead roles, along with leading Japanese soloists, a chorus, and the Tokyo Philharmonic. Responding wholeheartedly to Battistoni's passionate conducting, it was a spectacular concert where the dramaturgy could be felt solely through sound, despite being a concert format. The audience erupted in thunderous applause and shouts of "Bravo!", and there was even a standing ovation, a rare occurrence at orchestral regular concerts. This release is a live recording of that legendary performance. Battistoni and the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra are sure to forge an even deeper bond in the future. Classical music fans will not want to miss this early masterpiece from their collaboration. [Track List] CD-1
1. People of Beijing! 2. Father! My Father! 3. Turn the whetstone! Turn it! 4. Why is the moon late? 5. Over there, on the eastern mountains, 6. O young man! 7. What are you doing, son? 8. Stop! What are you doing? Wait! 9. Be quiet, now! 10. Don't hesitate! 11. Listen, sir! 12. Don't cry, Liu! Fly, Li?! 13. Ah! This is the last time! 14. Hey, Pang! Hey, Pong! 15. I have a house in Onan 16. Oh, this world, full of lovers 17. Farewell, love! 18. Magnificent, splendid and imposing 19. A cruel oath compels me 20. Ten thousand years of glory to His Majesty the Emperor 21. In this palace 22. Listen, foreigner! 23. Glory, glory, oh victor! 24. You have given me three riddles! 25. We will prostrate ourselves at your feet! CD-2 1. Thus Princess Turandot commanded: 1. So command Turandot 2. No one shall sleep! 3. You who gaze upon the stars 4. Divine princess! 5. That name! 6. Love?... A secret love, a love that is never revealed 7. You, who are encased in ice 8. Li?! Good girl! 9. Princess of death! 10. What has become of me? 11. My first tears... 12. My glory is your embrace! 13. Ten thousand years of glory to our Emperor! (Diecimila anni al nostro Imperatore!) Media reviews and more Andrea Battistoni became the principal guest conductor of the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra in April 2015. This album is a live recording of a regular concert with the Tokyo Philharmonic in May of the same year, which solidified his name in Japan. The performance of Puccini's masterpiece "Turandot" features two Italian singers in the leading roles, as well as leading Japanese soloists, a chorus, and the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra. Although it is a concert, it is a spectacular performance in which the dramaturgy can be felt through sound alone. (C)RS
