Classical Music
The biggest musical takeaway was the sheer brilliance of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra’s playing, which is the gold standard.
“I have always been a fan of horror movies, and I’m sure that was part of the attraction to me.”
These BSO concerts, conducted by Thomas Adès, were the culminating event in his impressive first season.
GH’s best playing of the day was edgy: a little rough around the edges, yes, but still punchy and vibrant.
“Playing these standard pieces on period instruments is a little bit like reading a novel or poem in its original language.”
Like most of the innocent heroines in horror movies, Bluebeard’s wife is unaware of the old adage of curiosity killing the cat.
After all these many decades I am still deeply moved by Yo-Yo Ma’s playing, which combines irresistible charisma and generosity of spirit.
For recorded sound, for brilliance of orchestral execution, and for interpretive concept, Janowski is one of the 21st century’s best Wagnerians.
Conductor Benjamin Zander and his band were at their collective best performing Tchaikovsky’s Symphony no. 6.
This was a fascinating program conducted by someone that the BSO will hopefully put (firmly) into their rotation of distinguished guest conductors.
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