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| The Guardian |
| Beethoven Tripleconcerto at Proms w.Scottish BBC, O.Vänskä, S.Osborne, L.Batiasvhili |
| “...This work isn't performed as often as the composer's other concertos - after all, most British orchestras have trouble stumping up the cash for one top-class soloist, let alone three. But it is fascinating to see chamber music played in front of a full orchestra, especially when played by soloists communicating as strongly and as fruitfully as these, all of whom are currently part of the BBC's New Generation Artists scheme. The cellist Alban Gerhardt took the melody first, singing out more lyrically and easily than he had in the Dvorak concerto he took over at the last minute earlier this season. He was complemented by the long, smooth piano lines of Steven Osborne and the fiery, bright-toned violin playing of Elisabeth Batiashvili....” |
| September 11 2001 |
