NHK Symphony Orchestra, 2071st Subscription Concert, Program C Unofficial

This is the first installment of the NHK Symphony Orchestra’s “100th Anniversary Special Series,” featuring conductor Fabio Luisi in a series of performances of Beethoven’s complete symphonies. For this commemorative program, the orchestra will perform Symphony No. 1, which shines with a fresh musicality within the Classical framework, and Symphony No. 3, “Eroica,” an innovative masterpiece that sent shockwaves through the musical world of its time. Under the baton of Principal Conductor Fabio Luigi, this is a rare opportunity to fully savor the charm of Beethoven’s symphonies. Through the rich yet delicate sound woven by the NHK Symphony Orchestra’s masterful ensemble, you are sure to gain a deep appreciation of the history of the symphony that Beethoven pioneered. Please take your time to savor these masterpieces—which marked turning points in music history—amid the rich acoustics of NHK Hall.