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  • NHK WORLD-JAPAN

Masterpieces Performed by NHK Symphony Orchestra

  • 2019 – 2026
  • Returning Series
  • ~49m / ep
  • 11 seasons

The NHK Symphony Orchestra leads Japan's classical music world. It held its first concert in 1927 and has since performed regularly for over 90 years. It continues its excellent performance to this day and has gained international recognition for performances with renowned conductors and soloists. Enjoy the vibrant music forged by the NHK Symphony Orchestra and each conductor's highly individual interpretations that created these unforgettable performances. Music critic Katayama Morihide and presenter Yamamoto Miki set the scene in an introductory segment to the prerecorded concerts.

Latest: XI · 2025

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  1. E1. Violin Concerto in D major by Beethoven

    Dec 21, 2025 · 49m

    Beethoven, Violin Concerto in D major Op.61 by Akiko SUWANAI (Violin), NHK Symphony Orchestra, Kazuyoshi AKIYAMA (Conductor)

  2. E2. Symphony No.9 "From the New World" by Dvorák

    Dec 27, 2025 · 49m

    Dvorák, Symphony No.9 in E minor Op.95 "From the New World", NHK Symphony Orchestra, Keitaro HARADA (Conductor)

  3. E3. Piano Concerto in A minor by Schumann

    Jan 3, 2026 · 49m

    MENDELSSOHN,The Hebrides, Overture Op. 26,NHK Symphony Orchestra, Masaru KUMAKURA (Conductor) Schumann, Piano Concerto in A minor Op.54 by Mao FUJITA (Piano), NHK Symphony Orchestra, Masaru KUMAKURA (Conductor)