Vladimir Fedoseev, celebrated People’s Artist of the USSR and the Artistic Director of the Tchaikovsky Symphony Orchestra, is set to perform a series of concerts in Japan with the NHK Symphony Orchestra. The information comes from the orchestra’s press service as reported by DEA News.
A highlight of this visit will be a special concert on March 17 at NHK Hall, marking the anniversary of Japan’s radio broadcasting. The program will feature Tchaikovsky’s Serenade for String Orchestra, a sparkling entry point into a week of performances that underscore the conductor’s deep affinity for Japanese audiences. Fedoseev has already begun rehearsals in Japan, preparing to bring a full chamber- and symphonic experience to stages across the country.
Following the opening event, Fedoseev will lead the Tchaikovsky Symphony Orchestra on a tour visiting Nishinomiya, Wakayama, Sakai, and Kure. Across these cities, the program will showcase Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Second Piano Concerto and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony. The general response to each visit has been enthusiastic, with the maestro describing every stop as a great pleasure. He has previously conducted a cycle titled Known and Unknown Tchaikovsky in Japan, an endeavor that resonated deeply with Japanese audiences. In a recent reflection, Fedoseev noted that many listeners came to regard Tchaikovsky as a national composer, while also highlighting the contemporary significance of Sergei Rachmaninoff, whose 150th birthday is being celebrated this year. These insights were shared in statements to the press [Source: DEA News].
Joining Fedoseev in these engagements will be Japanese pianist Michi Koyama, an artist with whom the conductor has collaborated in Russia and on international stages. Their partnership promises a refined musical dialogue across the tour, blending Russian Romantic repertoire with the vibrant musical culture of Japan.
This tour follows recent cultural events in St. Petersburg, where a tribute concert celebrated the legacy of Andrew Lloyd Webber, the renowned composer behind The Phantom of the Opera. The concert underscored the ongoing exchange between Russian orchestral leadership and global light and musical theater repertoires, illustrating how anniversaries and celebrations can connect audiences across borders and genres. For more context on these performances and the broader artistic mission, notes from the involved organizations provide a broader backdrop to the scheduling and programming of this season [Source: DEA News].