Verdi’s Requiem in Tokyo
On September 10 and 11, René Barbera joins the NHK Symphony Orchestra and the New National Theatre Chorus in Tokyo for Verdi’s Requiem under the baton of renowned conductor, Fabio Luisi. This marks Maestro Luisi’s inaugural concert as the chief conductor of the NHKSO, a term he will hold for the next three years. The stellar quartet for this Verdi favorite will be rounded out by soprano Hibla Gerzmava, mezzo-soprano Olesya Petrova and bass Kwangchul Youn.
The performance on September 10 will be broadcast on NFK FM and NHK BS8K. Click here for more information.