David Danzmayr, Kyohei Sorita & NSO
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PROGRAM
Tabiliah Baliax: From N.5 (One-minute Symphony Project, world premiere) *This project is cooperated by TSMC, NSO, and TNUA
Johannes Brahms: Piano Concerto No. 1 in D minor, Op. 15
Jean Sibelius: Symphony No. 1 in E minor, Op. 39
INFO
Sibelius's Symphony No. 1, premiered in 1899, incorporates the traditional classical forms and orchestration, yet, at the same time, a vivid spectrum of tonal colors and imaginative flourishes radiate forth from it. Across its four movements, icy restraint intertwines with passionate fervor, creating a symphonic narrative that evokes both drama and poetry, drawing listeners into its compelling soundscape.
Brahms's Piano Concerto No. 1, completed in 1881, represents a landmark in nineteenth-century orchestral writing. Expansive in scope and divided into four movements, it moves beyond the virtuosic showpieces of its era, allowing piano and orchestra to converse as equals. The result is a seamless interplay of technical brilliance and expressive depth, where every phrase resonates with emotional truth.
Joining forces for this performance are Austrian conductor David Danzmayr, celebrated for his mastery of Mahler and the German-Austrian repertoire, and pianist Kyohei Sorita, laureate of the Chopin International Piano Competition. Together, they illuminate the profound sincerity and intricate craftsmanship of these masterpieces, offering an experience that lingers long after the final note.
ARTISTS
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David Danzmayr, conductor
Kyohei Sorita, piano
National Symphony Orchestra
David Danzmayr, conductor
Described by The Herald as “extremely good, concise, clear, incisive and expressive” David Danzmayr is widely regarded as one of the most exciting European conductors of his generation.
Danzmayr is in his second season as Music Director of the Oregon Symphony, having started his tenure there in the orchestra’s 125th anniversary season. He also stands at the helm of the versatile ProMusica Chamber Orchestra Columbus, an innovative orchestra comprised of musicians from all over the USA.
In addition he holds the title of Honorary Conductor of the Zagreb Philharmonic Orchestra with whom he had served as Chief Conductor - leading the Zagreb musicians on several European tours with concerts in the Salzburg Festival Hall, where they performed the prestigious New Year’s concert, and the Vienna Musikverein.
David has won prizes at some of the world’s most prestigious conducting competitions including at the International Gustav Mahler Conducting Competition and at the International Malko Conducting Competition. In recognition of his successes he has been awarded the Bernhard Paumgartner Medal by the Internationale Stiftung Mozarteum.
Danzmayr received his musical training at the University Mozarteum in Salzburg where, after initially studying piano, he went on to study conducting in the class of Dennis Russell Davies. He has served as Assistant Conductor of the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, performing in all the major Scottish concert halls and in the prestigious, Orkney based, St Magnus Festival.
He was also strongly influenced by Pierre Boulez and Claudio Abbado in his time as conducting stipendiate of the Gustav Mahler Youth Orchestra and by Leif Segerstam during his additional studies in the conducting class of the Sibelius Academy. Subsequently he gained significant experience as assistant to Neeme Järvi, Stephane Deneve, Sir Andrew Davis and Pierre Boulez, who entrusted Danzmayr with the preparatory rehearsals for his own music.
Kyohei Sorita, piano
Kyohei Sorita has emerged as one of Japan’s most celebrated pianists since winning the silver medal at the 2021 Chopin Competition in Warsaw. He is the founder, producer, and conductor of the Japan National Orchestra and operates his own record label, NOVA. Sorita also produces "Solistiade," a music salon fostering connections between young musicians and music lovers. Recognized by Forbes as one of Asia's most influential business personalities under 30, Sorita is a dynamic force both on and off the stage.
In August 2025, Sorita will make his highly anticipated debut at the Salzburger Festspiele with the Mozarteum Orchestra, becoming the first Japanese pianist since Mitsuko Uchida in 1989 to debut as a soloist with orchestra at the Festspiele. Notably, he will also be the first Japanese artist to perform in the dual role of soloist and conductor at this prestigious event.
Sorita's international career gained momentum in 2023 with a lauded debut at the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra. His May 2024 performance with the Mozarteumorchester Salzburg, where he dazzled as both pianist and conductor,
further solidified his reputation, leading to immediate re-invitations from both orchestras.
At the outset of the 2023/24 season, Sorita appeared as pianist and conductor with the Japan National Orchestra at the Südtirol Festival Meran, hailed as "the discovery of the festival." Shortly thereafter, he collaborated with the NDR Elbphilharmonie Orchestra under Alan Gilbert during a Japan tour featuring Brahms' Piano Concerto No. 1. February 2024 marked another milestone with his debut with the Residentie Orkest, performing in The Hague and Utrecht, followed by an Asian tour with the Basel Chamber Orchestra later that season.
The current season has seen Sorita debut with the Württemberg Chamber Orchestra Heilbronn and announce return engagements with the Munich Philharmonic and Tonkünstler Orchestra. Upcoming seasons include a debut at the Klavierfestival Ruhr, reappearances with the Mozarteum Orchestra, a Japan tour with members of the Scharoun Ensemble of the Berlin Philharmonic, and another Japan tour with the Tonhalle Orchestra Zurich under Paavo Järvi.
Sorita has performed with esteemed ensembles such as the Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin, Orchestra Sinfonica Nazionale della RAI, Mariinsky Theatre Orchestra, Warsaw National Philharmonic, Russian National Orchestra, and the NHK, Yomiuri, and Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestras. He has worked under renowned conductors including Robin Ticciati, Sebastian Weigle, Yutaka Sado, Andrea Battistoni, Andrey Boreyko, and Mikhail Pletnev.
Kyohei Sorita became known to a wider audience overnight when he won first prize, the audience prize and three other special prizes at the 81st Japanese Music Competition in 2012. Sorita pursued advanced studies at the Tchaikovsky Conservatory in Moscow and the Chopin University of Music in Warsaw. Early highlights included his solo recital debut and performance with the Mariinsky Orchestra at the Russian International Music Festival, followed by a triumphant sold-out recital at Tokyo’s Suntory Hall in 2016.