Pictures at an Exhibition

Synopsis

What kind of painting will this young genius create? – Battistoni, deeply connected to Russian music, tackles "Pictures at an Exhibition."

Battistoni, a conductor of only 28 years old, is a prodigy. Many are captivated by the music of Battistoni and the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra, which he weaves together in a three-dimensional and colorful way, as if the music were alive. This young maestro's next project is a Russian work.

Battistoni began his career as an orchestral conductor in St. Petersburg, Russia, where he studied Romantic music, particularly Russian music, within the symphony repertoire. Rather than starting with Mozart or Beethoven, which are common for conductors, he was drawn to Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff, and Mussorgsky, and continues to revere the romantic world of Russian music, both then and now. His interpretation of Russian music, born from this extensive experience, is captivating.

[Performance] Conductor: Andrea Battistoni Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra

[Recording] September 10-11, 2015 (Suntory Hall on the 10th, Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall on the 11th)

[Contents] 1. Mussorgsky (arranged by Ravel): Pictures at an Exhibition 2. Verdi: Overture to the opera La forza del destino

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Andrea Battistoni, who became the Principal Guest Conductor of the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra in 2015, began his career as an orchestral conductor in St. Petersburg, Russia. His performance of Mussorgsky's (arranged by Ravel) suite, "Pictures at an Exhibition," is captivating. This young genius, born in 1987 and only 28 years old, presents a romantic interpretation of Russian music that is truly remarkable. Recorded September 2015. (C)RS