Prom 58: Debussy / Stravinsky / Berlioz, Orchestre de Paris, Doulcet / Mäkelä
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Klaus Mäkelä's interpretation of Petrushka was fine: full of life, colour and excellent control of rhythms. The Paris orchestra were on top form and Klaus allowed players with solo lines time to impose a personal shape on their contributions. One of the best performances which I have heard of this early 20th century classic score.
The Debussy was less sure-footed but the first flute made a good impression.
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Originally posted by gedsmk View PostWhat a great prom concert that was! The Berlioz reminded me of the stunning BRSO/Jansons in 2013. Available still on Youtube. A few slips in the woodwind but who cares. Tremendous stuff!
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Originally posted by Germanist View PostListening on line I thought the Stravinsky and Berlioz sounded very refined and polished, but often lacking in real visceral excitement. Did anyone else feel that, or was I just not registering something important?
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Originally posted by Germanist View PostListening on line I thought the Stravinsky and Berlioz sounded very refined and polished, but often lacking in real visceral excitement. Did anyone else feel that, or was I just not registering something important?
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Originally posted by duncan View Post
Klaus Mäkelä is good-looking and was wearing a beautifully tailored dinner jacket but is not my type nor that of my consort for the evening. Similarly, I could admire the music-making but it left me a bit cold for some reason. My loss I'm sure.
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