Concertgebouw introduces Japanese timpanist

Concertgebouw introduces Japanese timpanist

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norman lebrecht

October 28, 2017

Meet Tomohiro Ando, Amsterdam’s new solo timp.

He replaces Marinus Komst, who retired this week after 26 years in the seat.

 

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  • Maarten de Gier says:
    October 28, 2017 at 9:36 pm

    We’ve heard him twice now. Yesterday, under Mariss Jansons’ baton, he again played immaculate. This ‘kid’ is sitting there as if he’s a member for years. Wonderful musician!

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  • Thomasina says:
    October 28, 2017 at 10:19 pm

    He has completed his probationary period. Congratulations!

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  • Brucknerliebhaber says:
    October 28, 2017 at 11:16 pm

    I wonder if he knows a little bit of Taiko Drumming too! Awesome!

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