![]() Amongst the regular visitors during the second half of the 20th century were not only Herbert von Karajan but Otmar Suitner and Horst Stein, who both embodied all the qualities of the reliable and dependable Kapellmeister. It is precisely because the NHK reveres everything old and German that it has built up such a fine tradition in its core repertory. Järvi is determined to shoot down that myth about his orchestra. But then comes the next instance of prejudice: “Ah, but they play without understanding”. The technical quality is there, no question. ![]() Very often, and this is especially true of the younger players, their first teachers in Japan have already accumulated musical insights all over the world, and they themselves have studied in centres of European tradition in Germany, Russia, France, Italy and the UK, as well as attending numerous masterclasses. ![]()
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