Prom 67 - 7.09.14: Qatar PO, Matsuev / Chang

[mercia]

Both of 'em - but more so the Fifth. The Fourth's "fate" theme is the fanfare that opens the work, and which reappears only in the finale. The Fifth's "fate" theme (glad I don't have to say that after a generous dram of Lagavulin) recurs in all four movements.

oh, OK well done BBC

[Stanfordian]

I wonder if they're lined up for the opening ceremony of the World Cup in 2022.

Hiya cloughie, And playing too in the baking heat of the English summer sun.

[pastoralguy]

Is it just me or does the soloist sound as if he is desperate to get this performance over and done with?

I thought the orchestra and conductor did well to follow such an idiosyncratic soloist.

[kernelbogey]

Petroc singing the praises of the Rach 2 on Breakfast. Is it worth a listen on iPlayer?

[DracoM]

No.

[LHC]

According to Norman Lebrecht (admittedly never the most reliable source), Han Na Chang has just resigned as the Music Director of the Qatar Philharmonic!

http://slippedisc.com/2014/09/exclusive-music-director-quits-orchestra-in-mid-tour/

[Bryn]

As linked to at the bottom of the NL piece, Han Na Chang's statement:

http://slippedisc.com/2014/09/why-i-quit-by-walkout-conductor/

[PJPJ]

As linked to at the bottom of the NL piece, HYan Na Chang's statement:

http://slippedisc.com/2014/09/why-i-...out-conductor/

and this:

http://www.gramophone.co.uk/classical-music-news/han-na-chang-resigns-from-the-qatar-philharmonic-with-immediate-effect

[EdgeleyRob]

Petroc singing the praises of the Rach 2 on Breakfast. Is it worth a listen on iPlayer?

It seems all the presenters sing the praises of everything played at the Proms.

'Don't bother with yesterday's Beethoven 5 on I player,it's bobbins'.

[Barbirollians]

HNC does have a reputation as being quite demanding I understand . Whether that is well deserved I do not know .

[ardcarp]

Hope she's not another one of those players who stops playing to be a second rate conductor.

Ooooh...a bit of a hasty judgement there? IMV she's technically outstanding. She's young, and with maturity who knows what will develop. Hope she finds another post very soon.

[pastoralguy]

Ooooh...a bit of a hasty judgement there? IMV she's technically outstanding. She's young, and with maturity who knows what will develop. Hope she finds another post very soon.

Not a judgement just a sigh. She is such a great 'cellist that it would be a crime if she let her playing diminish for the sake of being a second string conductor. Having said that, I was impressed by that concert. (Except the soloist!)

I'd like to be watching but Beethoven 9 beckons...


Actually, turned off last movt. of the ninth. Watching Tchaikovsky five.

[teamsaint]

Not a judgement just a sigh. She is such a great 'cellist that it would be a crime if she let her playing diminish for the sake of being a second string conductor. Having said that, I was impressed by that concert. (Except the soloist!)

I'd like to be watching but Beethoven 9 beckons...


Actually, turned off last movt. of the ninth. Watching Tchaikovsky five.

In some ways , I can't blame her for trying her hand at conducting. The repertoire( that is acceptable to concert hall managers) is so narrow that it must drive a thoughtful cellist mad.
I know there is chamber music, but the opportunity to be involved with orchestral repertoire after years of learning and performing a small number of works must be very strong .

Low start up costs too.Flog the top of the range cello for a million, and buy a nice baton for £20, and you're laughing.

[EdgeleyRob]

The Tchaikovsky 5 sounded great on the telly.

Han Na Chang is sexy too I reckon (is it ok to say that ?).

[Tony Halstead]

The Tchaikovsky 5 sounded great on the telly.

Han Na Chang is sexy too I reckon (is it ok to say that ?).

Hmmm.... it's probably NOT 'ok to say that' - at least in her country, if not here.
Please go and wash your mouth out with 'Listerine' or something similar.