Toshiyuki Shimada

Toshiyuki Shimada is a renowned Japanese-born American orchestral conductor. He is currently the Music Director and Conductor of several orchestras, including the Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra, the Orchestra of the Southern Finger Lakes, and the New Britain Symphony Orchestra. Previously, he held notable positions such as Music Director of the Yale Symphony Orchestra at Yale University from 2005 to 2019, and Music Director of the Portland Symphony Orchestra in Maine from 1986 to 2006. He was also Associate Conductor of the Houston Symphony Orchestra for six years and has served as Principal Conductor of the Vienna Modern Masters record label since 1998.

Shimada's career is marked by frequent guest conductings with major orchestras around the world, including the Istanbul State Symphony Orchestra, the Presidential Symphony Orchestra in Turkey, and various European and North American ensembles. His recordings include works with labels like Naxos, Vienna Modern Masters, and others. He has collaborated with esteemed artists such as Itzhak Perlman and Joshua Bell, showcasing his versatility and acclaim in the classical music scene.

Genres

Classical

Contemporary Classical

Chamber Music

Opera

Baroque

Orchestral Music

Romantic Music

Symphonic Music

Latest Release

İdil Biret 20th Century Piano Edition

Idil Biret•

Theodor Guschlbauer•

Andrew Davis•

Toshiyuki Shimada•

Ahmet Adnan Saygun•

Gotthold Ephraim Lessing•

Burak Tüzün

Album - 191 Tracks - Released May 6, 2016