“fabulously disciplined, crisp and purposeful, and yet also expressive…”
– The Guardian

“... the finest orchestra in Asia with a tradition spanning almost one hundred years... ”
– Prague Spring

“The NHK is noted for its precision and polish...”
– Frank Kuznik, Bachtrack

In celebration of the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Singapore and Japan, the NHK Symphony Orchestra, representing Japan, will perform in Singapore for the first time in 24 years. Kyohei Sorita, who won second prize at the 2021 International Chopin Piano Competition, will make his Singapore debut with a performance of his signature piece, Prokofiev's Piano Concerto No. 3.

The programme features a diverse selection of works, including a Japanese orchestral piece by Yuzo Toyama, German repertoire for which the orchestra is renowned, and Peter Grimes: Four Sea Interludes, Op. 33a by Benjamin Britten themed around the “sea”—a symbol of connection between the two countries.

Programme

Yuzo Toyama – Divertimento for the Orchestra

Sergei Prokofiev – Piano Concerto No. 3 in C major, Op. 26

Intermission

Richard Strauss – Don Juan, Op. 20

Benjamin Britten – Peter Grimes: Four Sea Interludes, Op. 33a

There will be a post-show autograph session with Kyohei Sorita and Tatsuya Shimono at the Concert Hall foyer.