Michie Koyama, Dmitri Jurowski, Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra & Fedoseyev Friends - Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto No. 2 (2026)

The overwhelming presence of one of Japan's leading pianists, Michie Koyama, is now available in a live recording of her memorable 40th anniversary debut performance at Suntory Hall on October 12, 2025! Koyama is the first Japanese pianist to win both the Tchaikovsky and Chopin competitions, and is well known for her Russian repertoire. He has released Rachmaninoff's Piano Concerto No. 2 (BBC Symphony Orchestra, conducted by A. Davis, recorded in 1992) and No. 3 (Moscow Radio Symphony Orchestra, conducted by V. Fedoseyev, recorded in 2002), and this is his second recording of No. 2 after 33 years since his first recording in London in October 1992. This is the second recording of Tchaikovsky No. 2 after 33 years since the first recording in London in October 1992. The Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra and the Fedoseyev Friends will perform with Dmitry Jurowski conducting. Paganini Rhapsody - 18th Variation" performed as an encore on the day of the concert is also included in this recording, giving the audience a realistic impression of the live performance. This is a permanent preservation of the outstanding performance that captivated the full house audience.

Tracklist
1. Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18: I. Moderato (12:33)
2. Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18: II. Adagio sostenuto (11:47)
3. Piano Concerto No. 2 in C Minor, Op. 18: III. Allegro scherzando (12:51)
4. Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini for Piano and Orchestra, Op. 43: Var. XVIII. (03:27)