Prom 18: 29.07.16 - Mahler: Symphony no. 3

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  • Prommer
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    • Dec 2010
    • 1258

    #16
    I think Bernie is nearly old enough to conduct this symphony.

    I would prefer live to mean live (or as near as dammit within the constraints of DB) - it's a sharing thing, innit? Community, man...

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    • Prommer
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      • Dec 2010
      • 1258

      #17
      Originally posted by Brassbandmaestro View Post
      On BBC4?

      At least it IS on the telly, I s'pose. They normally miss most of the Events in favour of silly patterns und themes. Except where John Wilson appears, naturlich.

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      • Simon B
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        • Dec 2010
        • 779

        #18
        In a decidedly 'meh' season (I appreciate this is all a matter of taste, but there are cello concerti and Mozart - both barely audible in the RAH - shaped trip hazards littered all about the place for starters), this leapt out as one of only two concerts with an optimal combination of repertoire, orchestra and conductor. Plus, one of only a smattering of 'Events'.

        Hopefully BH won't have one of his off nights, the LSO will, as they usually do, scale up their already big and strongly projected sound for the overlarge RAH barn, and it'll be memorable.
        Last edited by Simon B; 29-07-16, 12:55.

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        • LHC
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          • Jan 2011
          • 1556

          #19
          Originally posted by Prommer View Post
          At least it IS on the telly, I s'pose. They normally miss most of the Events in favour of silly patterns und themes. Except where John Wilson appears, naturlich.
          Just be thankful it hasn't been split into separate segments with Mark Elder to tell us what to think between each movement!
          "I do not approve of anything that tampers with natural ignorance. Ignorance is like a delicate exotic fruit; touch it and the bloom is gone. The whole theory of modern education is radically unsound. Fortunately in England, at any rate, education produces no effect whatsoever. If it did, it would prove a serious danger to the upper classes, and probably lead to acts of violence in Grosvenor Square."
          Lady Bracknell The importance of Being Earnest

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          • pastoralguy
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            • Nov 2010
            • 7740

            #20
            The question of time delays on to and radio is one I've always wondered about. Be it half an hour or a few seconds, I've long since nurtured the suspicion that should something 'happen', (and, with the world in its current state, I suspect you know what I mean), there would be enough time for the broadcast feed to be pulled.

            The one time I remember this occuring was the Jerusalem Quartet playing a concert in the Queen's Hall in Edinburgh during the Festival where a group of women started singing as a protest. The feed was VERY quickly stopped. Likewise, during the recent European Championships, whenever there was a pitch invasion, the cameras would go for extreme close ups of players rather than give the perpetrators the publicity they desired.

            Sorry to bring up such a gloomy topic into what should be a joyous occasion but since the subject was raised...

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            • BBMmk2
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              • Nov 2010
              • 20908

              #21
              Bernie's looking great! :)
              Don’t cry for me
              I go where music was born

              J S Bach 1685-1750

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              • pastoralguy
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                • Nov 2010
                • 7740

                #22
                And sounding great too...

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                • Stanfordian
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                  • Dec 2010
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                  #23
                  Originally posted by pastoralguy View Post
                  And sounding great too...
                  Yes, it is sounding great!

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                  • Stanfordian
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                    • Dec 2010
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                    #24
                    Originally posted by LHC View Post
                    Just be thankful it hasn't been split into separate segments with Mark Elder to tell us what to think between each movement!
                    Yes, that was a real mistake by Sir Mark. However, it might have been helpful for someone new to classical music which is what I think all this sort of thing is really about, trying to broaden appeal.

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                    • Stanfordian
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                      • Dec 2010
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                      #25
                      Ending spoilt by that too early yell from the hall. I'm choosing my words carefully.

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                      • pastoralguy
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                        • Nov 2010
                        • 7740

                        #26
                        Originally posted by Stanfordian View Post
                        Ending spoilt by that too early yell from the hall. I'm choosing my words carefully.
                        Still watching the 'Bim Bam' movt. on telly. Thanks for the warning!

                        (Bloody plebs!)

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                        • bluestateprommer
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                          • Nov 2010
                          • 3008

                          #27
                          Well, one obligatory idiotic "Hooray Henry" in the hall yelled "Yeah!!!!" much, much, much too soon at the end of Mahler 3 just now. Said doofus obviously couldn't wait 5 seconds.

                          That aside, BH certainly went for the slow burn approach all throughout, which caused me worry at the start, in all honesty. However, he kept the pulse fairly consistent, and seemed to save up for the more up-tempo moments, AFAICT. Nice work from Sarah Connolly and the two choruses, but clearly this is BH's big night. Interesting to hear Ian Skelly just say that this might be BH's last go at Mahler 3, per the great man himself. Cute touch to give BH the last word (pre-recorded) just now from the relay.

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                          • Eine Alpensinfonie
                            Host
                            • Nov 2010
                            • 20570

                            #28
                            A truly memorable concert. Great conducting, playing, singing, BBC sound, and a respectful audience (apart from the self-absorbed yeller).

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                            • EdgeleyRob
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                              • Nov 2010
                              • 12180

                              #29
                              Random thoughts.
                              That solo offstage (please excuse numptiness)is it a flugelhorn ? well was the player having a bad day ? And the horns too had some dodgy moments.
                              Sometimes solo winds didn't seem quite on the money.
                              I love the finale,beautifully done here,but can take or leave the rest of the symphony.
                              How many times would one listen to this vast work in a lifetime ? Even Mahler nuts like Pet,needs some staying power,I've probably listened about 4 times at the most,
                              Just switched the telly on,Uncle Bernie looks like he's been on the beach,looking well.

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                              • Alison
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                                • Nov 2010
                                • 6455

                                #30
                                In my early twenties I could easily have notched up thrice a week!

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