Junichi Hirokami

Junichi Hirokami is a renowned Japanese conductor born on May 5, 1958, in Tokyo. He studied conducting, piano, musicology, and viola at the prestigious Tokyo College of Music. His career took off after winning the first Kondrashin International Conducting Competition in Amsterdam in 1984. This achievement led to his engagement with the NHK Symphony Orchestra on a tour of Japan with Vladimir Ashkenazy in 1985. Hirokami has held significant positions, including Chief Conductor of the Norrköping Symphony Orchestra from 1991 to 1996 and the Limburg Symphony Orchestra from 1998 to 2000. He has also been the Principal Guest Conductor of the Japan Philharmonic Orchestra and the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra.

Hirokami's international career has included guest conducting with major orchestras such as the Orchestre National de France, Berlin Radio Symphony Orchestra, and the Los Angeles Philharmonic. He has also made notable appearances in North America, starting with the Toronto Symphony in 1996. His repertoire includes a wide range of classical works, and he has been praised for his interpretations of choral masterpieces like Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 and Brahms' *A German Requiem*. His recent work includes conducting various orchestral pieces, as evidenced by his recent releases, which showcase his versatility in classical music.

Genres

Japanese Classical

Latest Release

Suder: Piano Works

Eduard Brunner•

Symphonieorchester des Bayerischen Rundfunks•

Junichi Hirokami

Album - 15 Tracks - Released February 16, 2024