I was particularly interested in his comments about Boulez’s style: very precise, but sometimes lacking forward thrust.
e.g. https://onlineshop.oxfam.org.uk/boul...E&gclsrc=aw.ds
It was common to use the word 'impressionistic' for much of Debussy...both orchestral and pianistic....a word I think quite apt, though my thoughts are now unfashionable! Back to Stravinsky. I agree about this BAL being better than many, and listening on our stereo system the Rattle/CBSO came over as being streets ahead of the field in both sound quality and sheer oomph.
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