Credits:

Akiyasu Fukushima (conductor) / Osaka Philharmonic Orchestra

Description:

Kaido Tosho" is one of Japan's representative cantatas, written in 1940 to celebrate the 2600th anniversary of the Japanese Empire. Based on a poem by the noble Kitahara Hakushu, Nobutoki Kiyoshi has woven a wealth of elegant harmony into a piece of truly Japanese stylistic beauty, making it a major work representative of the Showa era. This new recording is a masterpiece of choral conducting by Akiyasu Shima. The soloists, chorus, and orchestra are united, and the entire album is filled with enthusiasm. The solo chorus, chorus, and orchestra unite in this live performance, filling the entire album with passion and enthusiasm. (C)RS