NHK Symphony Orchestra "Summer" 2025 Unofficial

This performance will feature Schumann's Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 54 and Brahms Symphony No. 1 in C minor, Op. 68, under the exquisite direction of noted conductor Darvit Afkham. Piano soloist Martin Helmchen will portray Schumann's fantastic melodies with his solid technique and intelligent interpretation, and the NHK Symphony Orchestra will express Brahms' romantic "songs" with its precise tone and profound ensemble. This performance is a rare opportunity to experience the charm of German Romanticism in all its full glory, and promises to be a performance of unchanging passion for the art and numerous masterpieces.