{"product_id":"tomoko-sakurai-kurt-masur-in-concert","title":"Tomoko Sakurai \u0026 Kurt Masur: In Concert","description":"Tomoko Sakurai \u0026amp; Kurt Masur: In Concert MUSIC AUDIO CD soprano classical Takeda \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eType: \u003c\/label\u003e Music \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePlatform: \u003c\/label\u003e Audio CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/label\u003e Takeda \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"proAttr productType\"\u003e\u003clabel\u003eMedia: \u003c\/label\u003e CD \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cshortdescription\u003e\u003c\/shortdescription\u003eTOMOKO SAKURAI \u0026amp; KURT MASUR: IN CONCERT\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlbum Features\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTitle:\u003cbr\u003eTomoko Sakurai \u0026amp; Kurt Masur: In Concert\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecord Label:\u003cbr\u003eTakeda\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRelease Year:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCat No:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCountry:\u003cbr\u003eGermany\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenre:\u003cbr\u003eClassical\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStyle:\u003cbr\u003eVocal \/ Soprano; Orchestral\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTomoko Sakurai is a Japanese soprano noted for her wide-ranging repertoire and expressive stage presence. She performs both solo art songs and larger orchestral works, and collaborates regularly with conductors and ensembles. Her repertoire spans traditional Japanese songs, standard Western art-song literature and operatic excerpts, showcasing a clear timbre and sensitive musicality. Onstage she balances technical control with emotional communication, making her a sought-after voice for crossover programs that combine folk song, lieder and concert repertoire.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis release captures Sakurai in concert with the Orchestra of the Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy School of Music and Theatre, Leipzig under the baton of Kurt Masur. The program mixes Japanese songs and lullabies with works by Villa-Lobos, Mendelssohn, Mozart and Gershwin, highlighting the singer’s versatility across styles and languages. The recording emphasizes both intimate song settings and fuller orchestral numbers, presenting a varied portrait of the artist in recital and with ensemble. It is a showcase of collaborative musicianship featuring the school orchestra and prominent conductor Kurt Masur.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRecorded and edited: artephon Musikproduktion GmbH.\u003cbr\u003eDDD. GEMA.\u003cbr\u003eOrchestra of the Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy School of Music and Theatre, Leipzig.\u003cbr\u003eConcept: K.-H. Oedekoven. Graphic Design: W. Pöstow. Coordination: L. Trommalla. Photos: Gert Mohrkes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTracklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1\u003cbr\u003eKayano - Kiyama (Yewtree Mountain) - Tomoko Sakurai (soprano) - 2'21\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2\u003cbr\u003eMatchiboke (Waiting in Vain) - Tomoko Sakurai (soprano) - 1'52\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3\u003cbr\u003eKanega naimasu (Angelus) - Tomoko Sakurai (soprano) - 2'16\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4\u003cbr\u003eHeitor Villa-Lobos: Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5 - Tomoko Sakurai, soprano; ensemble - 5'37\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5\u003cbr\u003eFelix Mendelssohn Bartholdy: Wedding March (A Midsummer Night's Dream, Op.61 No.4) - Orchestra of the 'Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy' School of Music and Theatre, Leipzig; Kurt Masur (conductor) - 4'42\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6\u003cbr\u003eFelix Mendelssohn Bartholdy: \"An der Wiege\" - Tomoko Sakurai (soprano) - 3'19\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e7\u003cbr\u003eKosaku Yamada: Tschugoku-Tschiho no Komolluita - Tomoko Sakurai (soprano) - 2'28\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8\u003cbr\u003eJohannes Brahms: \"Sandmännchen\" - Tomoko Sakurai (soprano) - 4'26\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e9\u003cbr\u003eSiegfried Thiele: Genèse et Motet (from Hommage à Machaut) - Orchestra of the 'Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy' School; Kurt Masur (conductor) - 5'09\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e10\u003cbr\u003eSiegfried Thiele: Motet (from Hommage à Machaut) - Orchestra of the 'Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy' School; Kurt Masur (conductor) - 4'11\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e11\u003cbr\u003eWolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Motette \"Exsultate, jubilate\" KV 165 - Tomoko Sakurai (soprano); Orchestra of the 'Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy' School; Kurt Masur (conductor) - 14'15\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e12\u003cbr\u003eGeorge Gershwin: Summertime (from \"Porgy and Bess\") - Tomoko Sakurai (soprano); Orchestra of the 'Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy' School; Kurt Masur (conductor) - 2'41\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor CD Player\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Takeda","offers":[{"title":"Used, But Great Condition In Sleeve","offer_id":67626902094102,"sku":"137341","price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0083\/0377\/1710\/files\/202609301959224228cf629b1206.jpg?v=1790823608","url":"https:\/\/www.neverdiemedia.com\/products\/tomoko-sakurai-kurt-masur-in-concert","provider":"NeverDieMedia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}