Sibelius, Sibelius, Sibelius
NSO & Vladimir Ashkenazy, Staying True to Sibelius
Washington Post, May 30, 2008
National Symphony Orchestra
Vladimir Ashkenazy, guest conductor
Sibelius, Symphonies 1 and 7, and The Oceanides
Kennedy Center Concert Hall
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2 comments:
"While the First Symphony is indebted to the German symphonic tradition .."
It is also indepted to the Russian symphonic tradition.
Otherwise a fine review.
Yeah, I know what you mean. There are some real Tchaikovsky moments in the fourth movement. Thanks.
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