Credits:

Seiji Ozawa,Saito Kinen Orchestra

Description:

[Seiji Ozawa Masterpieces UHQCD] Symphony No. 1, which captivated the audience at the 1999 Saito Kinen Festival in Matsumoto, is coupled with the overture to "Leonore" No. 2. The orchestra's maturity is clearly demonstrated by its resilient sound production, which is appropriate for a performance in the 15th year since the Saito Kinen Orchestra was formed. The bouncy performance, fragrant with the fresh breath of Beethoven's youth, beautifully fulfills the belief of his former teacher, Hideo Saito, that "an orchestra should play like a quartet. Performed by] Saito Kinen Orchestra, conducted by: Seiji Ozawa Recorded: September 1999 at Matsumoto Bunka Kaikan, Nagano, Japan