Credits:

Evgeny Mravinsky

Description:

Mravinskys Japan Tour Recordings, Now Available on SACD for the First TimeFeaturing a legendary performance of Glazunov from 1979 and moreMravinsky and the Leningrad Philharmonic visited Japan in 1973, 1975, 1977, and 1979, captivating Japanese audiences with the distinctive character of each years program and the breathtaking Mravinsky touch that ran through them all. From this treasured legacywhich ALTUS released on disc to great acclaimwe are now offering a limited-edition, extended-length SACD compilation of the 1979 Japan tour. The liner notes are the same as those used for the CD editions (ALT-063, ALT-064), and all titles are being released on SACD for the first time.At the June 8 concertwhich, unbeknownst to anyone, turned out to be Mravinskys final performance in Japanhe delivered a passionate and deeply moving rendition of Glazunovs work.King International