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Kazushi Ono

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Includes.Silvestrov (arr. Giese):Prayer for Ukraine (2014/2022) *Japan premiereR. Strauss:Symphonic Poem “Life of Hero” Op.40PerformersKazushi Ohno (Conductor) Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony OrchestraTatsuya Yabe (Violin/Solo Concertmaster)Live recording: April 21, 2022 / Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall(CD)Produced in Japanwith Japanese obi and commentaryThe Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra and Music Director Kazushi Ohno present “Life of Hero” in 2022 as part of their live series. The Tokyo Symphony Orchestra and its music director, Kazushi Ohno, present a live performance of “Life of a Hero” in 2022. The orchestra’s colors are fully displayed in this performance of R. Strauss’ large-scale music, which is both intense and deep. Solo concertmaster Tatsuya Yabe’s brilliant violin solo, which Ohno describes as “melting our hearts,” was a highlight. In the latter half of the performance, Ohno also