This third edition of “Splendid Memory” by Joso Gakuin HS Band is released as a unique Double DVD Set! Disc 1 brings an impressive live presentation of Symphony No. 9 with soloists and full chorus, a landmark performance for windband. Mr. Hoshina conducts his masterpieces with full use of Joso's famous sound. “1812” Overture with choir is a fitting climax to the concert. Disc 2 brings performances of test and selected pieces from the All Japan Band Competition finals in 2000, 2001 and 2002. A live performance of “Eine Alpensinfonie”, first recorded at Fumon Hall for the 1992 AJBC finals is included as a treasured recollection. You can now experience the excitement of “Alpen” in DVD quality!!
Contents:
An Ancient Festival - Mnémosyne Souvenirs d'année en année - FU-MON - Symphony No.9 in D minor, op.125 (Ludwig van Beethoven) - Overture 1812 (P.I. Tschaikowsky) - The Times of Quickening - Don Juan (Richard Strauss) - Over the Hill March - Salome's Dance (Richard Strauss) - Remembrances - Rapsodie espagnole (Maurice Ravel) - Eine Alpensinfonie, op.64 (Richard Strauss)