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French Orchestral Colors
Since Noriaki Iimori assumed the position of chief conductor in 2014, the activities of the Japan Century Symphony Orchestra have been increasingly fulfilling. The orchestra responds with ensemble playing that perfectly matches the idea-rich and heartfelt maestro, and this image is engraved in this album, which was recorded alongside the concert in July 2019. The main theme running through the entire program is the French composers' inclination toward the "South" (that is, their attitude of seeking themes from Southern France, Spain, and Italy), and the quality of the sound and the pulse of the singing that suit this are created by the conductor and the musicians working as one, reflecting their close relationship. Adding to this is none other than the pianism of Yuki Yokoyama, who studied at the Paris Conservatory. (Kobata Issei)

Media reviews and others

A collection of French orchestral works by both Noriyuki Iimori, a highly popular mid-career conductor, and the Japan Century Symphony Orchestra, which celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2019, both of whom are at a fulfilling stage. (C)RS

About the artist

Noriyuki Iimori, Conductor
Graduated from Toho Gakuen College of Music, Department of Conducting. Studied in Berlin and Munich, and has guest-conducted the Frankfurt Radio Symphony, Cologne Radio Symphony, Czech Philharmonic, Moscow Radio Symphony, etc. In 2001, appointed as General Music Director (GMD) of the Württemberg Philharmonic Orchestra in Germany, recorded the complete Beethoven symphonies, and successfully led a Japan tour. Since 1994, has maintained a close relationship with the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra, and is currently its principal conductor. Made his debut with the NHK Symphony Orchestra at their regular concert in 2003 with Mahler's Symphony No. 1. Awarded the 2006 Art Encouragement Prize by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, and in 2007, appointed as the music director of the Yamagata Symphony Orchestra, with his energetic activities highly praised. From the 2014 season, he became the chief conductor of the Japan Century Symphony Orchestra, and from the 2019 season, he assumed the role of Artistic Director of the Yamagata Symphony Orchestra. From January 2020, he became the principal guest conductor of the Tokyo Kosei Wind Orchestra.
Yukio Yokoyama, Piano
Won prizes at the 1990 Chopin International Piano Competition and received the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology New Artist Award. In 2010, he was awarded the "Chopin Passport" by the Polish government, given to 100 artists worldwide who have performed outstanding artistic activities related to Chopin's works. In 2010, he performed all 166 of Chopin's solo piano works, and in 2011, all 212 works including his posthumous compositions, earning a Guinness World Record. In 2019, he performed all of Chopin's works in three days and released the record as a DVD. His ongoing ambitious projects are always highly regarded. (2020 marks the 30th anniversary of his prize at the Chopin Competition, and 2021 marks his 30th debut anniversary.) Visiting professor at Elisabeth University of Music, special visiting professor at Nagoya University of Arts, and president of the Paderewski Society in Japan.

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