Masterpieces Performed by NHK Symphony Orchestra

2. Paavo Järvi: Sibelius, Symphony No. 2, Op. 43

This masterpiece by the Finnish composer evokes the grandeur of Scandinavian landscapes. The orchestra's chief conductor Paavo Järvi conducted the performance. The Estonian-born Järvi has received the Sibelius Medal in recognition of his long dedication to the composer's works.

3. Fabio Luisi: Brahms, Symphony No. 4, Op. 98

Fabio Luisi from Genoa, Italy conducted this performance of the final symphony from Brahms's Romantic period. The fourth movement exudes the composer's melancholy in his final years, invoking a Baroque musical theme. Luisi's direction heightens the intensity.