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Otomo Naoto

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Naoto Otomo Makes His Debut on Exton!Symphony No. 2, The Sparkling, dedicated to the Sibelius Year.The first CD from Naoto Otomo and the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra on Exton. To mark the end of the Sibelius Year, we present a Sibelius performance rich in deep, poignant emotion.The mellow tones of the strings, solo passages showcasing the perfect technique of each woodwind player, and a brilliant brass ensemble. The immersive, live-recording harmonies of Sibelius are truly spectacular.Otomos conducting, marked by conviction and meticulous attention to detail, guides the orchestra toward a passionate performance. A majestic sound resounds, fitting to bring the Sibelius Year to a close.Not only does this recording offer the immersive, powerful performance unique to a live recording, but the deep understanding of this piece demonstrated by Otomo and the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra fully conveys the Nordic