La Tribune 30.06.24 - Ravel: Boléro

[MickyD]

As a well-known HIPPster, I do think that Immerseel trumps Xavier Roth in this work.

[Quarky]

The was some historical colour added to this work in the interval discussion in tonight's concert.. As for the performance itself by BBCSO, the conductor stated an interest in a machine-like quality in the music.

[Barbirollians]

There is a marvellous crackly old LP version from Kletzki on You Tube. Received very good reviews in the 1950s but like of his now Warner output long since unavailable - once on a Mfp LP I think.

It has those wonderful Philharmonia wind principals and Dennis Brain’s horn singing out splendidly with the piccolos and celesta.