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| ARTIST: | Franz Joseph Haydn, Johann II Strauss, Richard Strauss, Franz Lehar, Sir John Barbirolli |
| CATEGORY: | Music |
| MANUFACTURER: | BBC Legends |
| MEDIA: | Audio CD |
| TRACKS: | Sym in g, Hob.1:83 'The Hen': I. Allegro Spiritoso, Sym in g, Hob.1:83 'The Hen': II. Andante, Sym in g, Hob.1:83 'The Hen': III. Menuet. Allegretto - Trio - Menuet, Sym in g, Hob.1:83 'The Hen': IV. Finale. Vivace, Die Fledermaus: Ov, Kaiser-Walzer, Op.437, Tritsch-Tratsch-Polka, Op.214, Perpetuum Mobile, Op.257, Der Rosenkavalier: Ste, Gold Und Silber, Op.79, Speech By Sir John Barbirolli |
| UPC: | 684911403824 |
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Customer Reviews of A Viennese Evening at the Proms
Barbirolli at the Proms - not to be missed Back in the late 60's I had the good fortune to attend a concert in Toronto with Sir John Barbirolli conducting our Toronto Symphony. It was a memorable experience. I never forget seeing the short, but sprightly venerable old man, full of energy, springing onto the podium and taking charge of the orchestra with mesmerizing force. He was a perfectionist, taking pains at every nuance and detail. At the end there was a standing ovation,
so rare for cool Torontonians especially in those days.
This CD is a recording of a live concert, made by BBC Records Archives, also from the late 60's, at Royal Albert Hall, London. This was an annual event, eagerly anticipated by a very music loving audience. And Sir John surely doesn't disappoint.
First, the Haydn "Hen" Symphony (No.83) has a great sense of humour; the clucking sounds of chicken in the first movement are delightfully pointed to perfection. The whole symphony, which is one of the conductor's favourites, comes of brilliantly.
The 2nd movement sings beautifully, the minuet is stately and stylish, and the finale is breathtaking.
The pieces by Johann Strauss II. are all idiomatic and very entertaining. The Fledermaus Overture, a favourite of conductors, finds the right balance between the lovely Viennese lilt, rubato and accelerando to avoid being "schmaltzy". The Emperor Waltz is majestic and elegant and the Tritsch-Tratsch polka is
played for all its worth; hammed up to the delight of the audience. (Sir John's inerpretation here is quite different;starting unconventionally slow, but speedig up as it goes along. Quite irresistable I must say.
Probably the most rewarding work is the Rosenkavalier Suite,where J.B. shows his most romantic,sublime, emotional side.
The Presentation of the Rose is positively stunning and the final Trio ascend to musical heaven.
To end the program, Lehar's Gold ud Silber Waltz, a staple for these concerts - much like the Blue Danube at the Vienna New Year celebrations- has the audience humming along, obviously in a very good mood by then. After this, Sir John has a few words to say in his own inimitable, avuncular manner, complimenting his
listeners for their "good behaviour, improved sense of rhytm and
dynamics".
Very enjoyable vintage CD. Sound is remastered digital, very
good. Highly recommended.