Prom 13: Holst – The Planets (27.07.15)

[Eine Alpensinfonie]

Neptune started a little too loud for my liking but it grew in mystery until the "Just William" incident.

I thought this was crass engineering rather than any deficiencies in the performance.

[edashtav]

I thought this was crass engineering rather than any deficiencies in the performance.

Of course, you may well be right in these days when engineers don't specialise and lift everything to a satisfactory-for-pop average.

[Beef Oven!]

What a fantastic gig!!!

The Boulez was incredible! The Planets was amazing - what a conductor (and female too ).

My mate who came with me, a Jamaican who loves funk and a bit of jazz and little else, thought the Boulez was out of this world! There's hope for 20th C music! We both loved the Holst too!

I was delighted and surprised to see a really high number of young people (early 20s and below) at this gig. A big difference from say, ten years ago.

The baby crying had little or no effect on the audience - it may have appeared worse to those watching (was it televised?) or listening on the radio.

[Eine Alpensinfonie]

Of course, you may well be right in these days when engineers don't specialise and lift everything to a satisfactory-for-pop average.

That was indeed my point.

[french frank]

The baby crying had little or no effect on the audience - it may have appeared worse to those watching (was it televised?) or listening on the radio.

The Planets were recorded for broadcast on BBC Four 31st July, by which time the engineers may have worked a miracle. The Boulez will probably be broadcast at a later date.

[edashtav]

Enfant terrible has been a leitmotif across this thread, now it would seem, he may be expunged from the record, thanks to a "miracle".

We live in a Brave New World.

[jbareham]

Was there last night, it's the second time this season I'm seen a crying child having to be whisked out quickly by the parents (happened in Prom 1). Also had a American family with young children sitting behind us who thought they were at the movies, munching at popcorn, rustling sweet bags, constantly shuffling around and talking. Think the RAH should consider raising the lower age limit to at least 8 years old for the Proms unless it's a specific concert for children. I don't blame the children who are either tired or don't want to sit still for an hour or so (or be at the concert!), but the RAH needs to ensure people buying children's tickets are reminded the environment for a classical concert is much quieter than pop concerts, cinemas etc. Hoping for a quieter night tonight.

[Eine Alpensinfonie]

The Planets were recorded for broadcast on BBC Four 31st July, by which time the engineers may have worked a miracle. The Boulez will probably be broadcast at a later date.

Nah… the BBC probably thinks it's cool.

[Beef Oven!]

Nah… the BBC probably thinks its cool.

Punctuation - see me.

[Beef Oven!]

The Planets were recorded for broadcast on BBC Four 31st July, by which time the engineers may have worked a miracle. The Boulez will probably be broadcast at a later date.

Thanks.

[Eine Alpensinfonie]

Punctuation - see me.

[Eine Alpensinfonie]

Enfant terrible has been a leitmotif across this thread, now it would seem, he may be expunged from the record, thanks to a "miracle".

On iPlayer, the little babe sounds even more prominent.

[Simon Biazeck]

What a fantastic gig!!!

The Boulez was incredible! The Planets was amazing - what a conductor (and female too ).

My mate who came with me, a Jamaican who loves funk and a bit of jazz and little else, thought the Boulez was out of this world! There's hope for 20th C music! We both loved the Holst too!

I was delighted and surprised to see a really high number of young people (early 20s and below) at this gig. A big difference from say, ten years ago.

The baby crying had little or no effect on the audience - it may have appeared worse to those watching (was it televised?) or listening on the radio.

Terrific Prom! Mälkki and the BBCSO were on fire.

[Beef Oven!]

Terrific Prom! Mälkki and the BBCSO were on fire.

She was indeed, wasn't she!!?

We need more female conductors

[Quarky]

What a fantastic gig!!!

The Boulez was incredible! The Planets was amazing - what a conductor (and female too ).

My mate who came with me, a Jamaican who loves funk and a bit of jazz and little else, thought the Boulez was out of this world! There's hope for 20th C music! We both loved the Holst too!

I was delighted and surprised to see a really high number of young people (early 20s and below) at this gig. A big difference from say, ten years ago.

The baby crying had little or no effect on the audience - it may have appeared worse to those watching (was it televised?) or listening on the radio.

Boulez was great - but don't think it helped watching the orchestra on TV. Best appreciated staring at a blank wall with headphones, or with eyes closed.

I think a lot of Jazzniks appreciate Boulez - a pity this appreciation is not reciprocated by Boulez - his opinion of Jazz is unprintable.