Originally posted by Simon B
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But I agree with the plaudits for the performance. Sir Mark Elder had researched Elgar's "seating plan" and followed it closely. This was truly HIPP Elgar. The shofar part was played on anstrument that was a cross between a posthorn and a genuine Shofar. The Halle Youth Choir were simply superb in their "alleluyas" in Part 2.
To say this performance was awesome is somehow an inadequate description, as no words can possibly describe this wonderful event. I have never experienced a performance like it. The CD, however well recorded, could not come close to the live experience of 5th May 2012 (though I shall buy it, nevertheless).
Happily, the same performers are scheduled to repeat Elgar's The Apostles Prom 37 on 10th August. I shall be unable to attend , but I cannot recommend this concert too highly.
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