Last Thurs at Symphony Hall, Helene Grimaud the CBSO & Andris Nelsons skinned Brahms PC 1 alive! She was absolutely astonishing - scorching power, wonderful lyricism & exchanges with the CBSO but always with an overall sense of an evolving narrative. She was provided with as beautiful and even-toned a piano as you could ever wish to hear. Her clarity of articulation was wondrous. And she had Nelsons who is currently a very hot property, clearly inspirational & the real business.
Earlier Nelsons & the CBSO performed Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 1 which I'd never heard but showcased the orchestra & which I surprisingly enjoyed. Orfeo were present for the second time in a fortnight to record for future release.
The Symphony Hall acoustics are of course fabulous & I'm sure that the transparency & sheer quality of
sound is a major reason why the CBSO's precision is so breathtaking. And maybe encouraged Helene G to take risks & give her Nelsons & us her very best. Wed night was sold out; the Thur matinee I attended was about 95% sold; impressive.
Earlier Nelsons & the CBSO performed Tchaikovsky Symphony No. 1 which I'd never heard but showcased the orchestra & which I surprisingly enjoyed. Orfeo were present for the second time in a fortnight to record for future release.
The Symphony Hall acoustics are of course fabulous & I'm sure that the transparency & sheer quality of
sound is a major reason why the CBSO's precision is so breathtaking. And maybe encouraged Helene G to take risks & give her Nelsons & us her very best. Wed night was sold out; the Thur matinee I attended was about 95% sold; impressive.
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