Yomiuri Nippon Kokyo Gakudan
April 9, Gerd Albrecht conducting in Tokyo Geijutsu Gekijo -- Incidental Music to "Peer Gynt," after the dramatic narrative by Henrik Ibsen (Edvard Hagerup Grieg, 1843-1907; arranged by Gerd Albrecht, born in Essen in 1935) with Toru Emori, Nobuko Takahashi, Aki Isoda and the Nikikai Chorus Group
Tall, dapper and distinguished in appearance, Gerd Albrecht was appointed principal conductor of the Yomiuri Nippon Symphony Orchestra two years ago, commencing in April of 1998.