Eiji Arai, the concertmaster, served as concertmaster for the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra for 26 years, from 1989 to 2015.
Interpretation
The Hida-Takayama Virtuoso Orchestra performs without a conductor, aiming for a 'collision of souls' among the musicians.
Instruments
This album features string instruments (two violins, one viola, one cello) that incorporate Hida Shunkei lacquer, a traditional Japanese craft from the Edo Period.
Instruments
The Hida Shunkei string instruments were crafted by world-renowned luthier Riccardo Bergonzi for the bodies, and lacquered by Nobuyuki Kumazaki, a master of Hida Shunkei.
Performer Biography
Shunji Hirota, the pianist, has won first prize in international piano competitions in Rome and Italy, and has performed across Europe and Asia.
Performer Biography
The Hida-Takayama Virtuoso Orchestra is a professional orchestra founded by top-tier musicians associated with the Hida area.
Recording & Production
This album is a live recording from a concert held at Hida Geijutsudou on January 15, 2023.
