Credits:

Tadaaki Otaka (conductor)

Description:

Tadaaki Otaka served as Music Adviser, Permanent Conductor, and Music Director of the Sapporo Symphony Orchestra from 1998 to 2004 (2004-15), and has made a significant contribution to the orchestra's success through his performances, active CD recording, and efforts to reach new audiences. In 2013-15, Otaka will perform Sibelius in the last subscription concert of each season, and will culminate his tenure as music director with a performance of all seven symphonies. Along with British music, Sibelius is the essence of Scandinavian music, which has been their main repertoire. ＜This performance was acclaimed by Record Geijutsu magazine as "a masterpiece that transcends the limits of live recording, with not only excellent performances but also a superb recording of the highest standard. This is a monumental collection commemorating the 60th anniversary of the founding of the Sapporo Symphony Orchestra. (C)RS