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NY Phil Opening Night

Author: shmeon
Date: 2009-09-18 14:02

I've seen a couple comments about the NY Phil's opening night that was on TV a few nights ago (see Berlioz thread) so I thought i'd make a thread to discuss the concert. I thought the program was a little odd for an opening night, especially the 1st half. A commissioned work and a Messiaen piece are not your usual gala fare but i enjoyed it. Bravo to Alan Gilbert for taking a different approach to the traditional gala concert! I think the orchestra played great, and I especially enjoyed Mr. Nuccio's playing in the Berlioz. Some of his solos were so resonant that it even sounded amazing on my poor TV sound system. Nuccio and Pascal had some good moments together too. The Eb solo was played superbly by Pascal too! Anyone know what Nuccio was playing? I'm guessing Rico Reserve Classic, Kaspar ligature, Chedeville mpc? but what was the barrel? I haven't heard the NY Phil in a while, but it sounded to me like they were playing with more spontaneity under the baton of Gilbert. I think his leadership throughout the concert was just enough information to keep the orchestra on the same artistic page, and he stayed out of the way enough to let the players do what they do best. the concert is still on my DVR and i plan on listening to it again a couple times before i finally delete it. Bravo to the NY Phil!

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