Among today’s renowned and interesting conductors, Jonathan Nott, is probably the most fascinating. His unique talent unites what appear to be irreconcilable opposites, creating deeply emotional yet gratifyingly intellectual interpretations, connecting to his musicians at the very humblest level, and bringing an unusual depth of analysis and spontaneous, heartfelt music-making, both in the symphonic and operatic repertoires, and in the field of contemporary music in all areas of music.
As Music Director of the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra, he enjoys near Popstar status, due not only to his intense and explosive aura while performing but also to his unusual programming creativity.
Together with the TSO, he won “BEST CONCERT 2023” by Ongaku-no-tomo and “Best 10” by Mainichi Classical Navi for the concert opera series of R. Strauss “Salome” and “Elektra” as well as the 2020 Music Pen Club Japan Award.
Unsurprisingly, he has conducted all major orchestras, performed with almost all famous soloists, and enjoys a long list of award-winning multi-channel recordings with TUDOR, SONY, PENTATONE and OCTAVIA.
