Uwe Krusch reviews James Matheson in “Pizzicato”
Yarlung | Amazon | iTunes | NativeDSD | HD Tracks The original review in German James Matheson: String Quartet, Konzert für Violine und Orchester, Times Alone; Color Field Quartet, Baird Dodge, Violine, Laura Strickling, Sopran, Thomas Sauer, Klavier, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Esa-Pekka Salonen; 1 CD Yarlung 25670; Aufnahmen 12/2011 und 11/2015 (77’59) – Rezension von Uwe Krusch When European orchestras perform in Asia, the audience generally looks forward to hearing European compositions. When American or Asian orchestras travel to Europe, however, European audiences normally hear only a smattering of American or Asian music on those programs, perhaps an overture or so. For these reasons, it is rare to hear a concert in Europe made up of music written elsewhere. Even classics like those written by Leonard Bernstein rarely show up on serious programs, except perhaps for dances from West Side Story. One feels very fortunate to hear the occasional work by Copland or Adams. If Continue Reading →