Prom 73 - 11.09.14: Mahler 3, Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra & Choirs, Gilbert

[Simon B]

If this is true, it is very sad and depressing to note.

NB - it's just an impression, not based on any actual knowledge beyond looking at the array of mics, mostly suspended in a fixed configuration from wire harnesses over the stage.

It actually seems a pretty pragmatic approach to me, which has produced good results for many concerts this year - certainly better than a few seasons ago.

There's almost certainly less budget and people for the (sub-contracted IIRC) broadcasts than years ago.

[richardfinegold]

After listening to the entire broadcast, I was really impressed. The first movement did seem to ramble a bit, but Gilbert isn't the only Conductor to ever lose his way in that forest. I think the remaining movements were as we'll done as I have ever heard them, and I really liked some the tempos for the middle movements.