Leif Ove Andsnes and the NY Philharmonic – Janaury 17, 18, 19, 2008
January 17, 2008
Ticket holders for the three-day run of Leif Ove Andsnes and the NY Phil and their joyful presentation of Brahms Concerto No.2 in B-flat major for Piano and Orchestra, Op.83, are in for a treat. This wonderful composition of Brahms is lovingly played and a joy for the orchestra and the audience. Andsnes’ talents are outstanding and well matched by the NY Phil, no surprise thanks in part to Riccardo Muti conducting. Delightful as Andsnes playing is, one of the greatest moments comes in Andante movement when the orchestra drifts away ethereally.
It is a magical thing, when people come together and make more than the sum of their parts. We are spoiled here in NY because aside from the tremendous talent of the NY Phil whom one can see so often, are the regular visits of magical performers from all over the world. And even so, with all this outstanding talent here in town – this performance is not to be missed.
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