Norichika Iimori

Norichika Iimori is a renowned Japanese conductor, born on May 17, 1963. He graduated from the conducting course of the Toho Gakuen School of Music and furthered his studies in Berlin and Munich. Iimori has held numerous prestigious positions, including Resident Conductor of the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra, Guest Conductor of the Tchaikovsky Symphony Orchestra of Moscow Radio, and Resident Conductor of the Hiroshima Symphony Orchestra. In 2001, he became the General Music Director of the Württemberg Philharmonic Orchestra, with which he recorded the complete Beethoven Symphonies. Iimori is currently Music Director of the Pacific Philharmonia Tokyo, Principal Conductor of the Japan Century Symphony Orchestra, Conductor Laureate of the Yamagata Symphony Orchestra, and holds several other key roles in various orchestras.

Iimori has been recognized for his extensive work in classical music, including a notable recording of Mozart's complete symphonies with the Yamagata Symphony Orchestra, a first in Japan. He is also involved in a project to record all of Haydn's symphonies with the Japan Century Symphony Orchestra. His recent releases include performances of Bruckner and Haydn symphonies, showcasing his versatility and dedication to classical music.

Genres

Japanese Classical

Latest Release

Bruckner: Symphony No. 4 in E-Flat Major, WAB 104 "Romantic" (1878/80 version, Ed. L. Nowak) [Live]

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Norichika Iimori

Ep - 4 Tracks - Released July 11, 2024