{"product_id":"4526977002732","title":"Kenichiro Kobayashi (conductor) - Sibelius: symphony No.2 - Japan SACD Hybrid","description":"\u003cp\u003eCredits:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKenichiro Kobayashi (conductor)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDescription:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKenichiro Kobayashi \u0026amp; the Czech Philharmonic \/ Sibelius: Symphony No. 2 (SACD)\n\nExpressive! Meticulously crafted...\nKobayashi’s enduring interpretation of Sibelius!\nIn February 1995, Kobayashi conducted his first regular concert with the Czech Philharmonic, which caused quite a stir. There is an anecdote that Neumann—who held absolute authority over the Czech Philharmonic at the time—attended this concert, which took place concurrently with this recording, and after the concert, told the musicians, “Kobayashi is one of the most important conductors for the future of the Czech Philharmonic.” This recording stands as a historic milestone that charted a new direction for the orchestra. In addition to a meticulous analysis that leaves no note on the score unaccounted for, he generally adopts a leisurely tempo, allowing the listener to fully appreciate the expressive musical flow, the prayer-like pianississimo espressivo, and the undulating expressiveness of the string section. Kobayashi’s sensitivity to Sibelius truly brings to life a sound in which “the orchestra sings.” (Octavia Records)\n\nSibelius:\n・Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 43\n・Symphonic Poem “The Swans of Tuonela”\n・Symphonic Poem “Finlandia”\nCzech Philharmonic Orchestra\nKen’ichirō Kobayashi (Conductor)\nRecording Dates: February 22–25, 1995\nRecording Venue: Dvořák Hall, “House of Artists,” Prague\nDSD Remastering\nSACD Hybrid\nStereo\/Multichannel\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Exton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53414285934881,"sku":"4526977002732","price":3143.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/8482\/2076\/files\/4526977002732.jpg?v=1788096535","url":"https:\/\/cdsvinyljapan.com\/products\/4526977002732","provider":"CDs Vinyl Japan Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}