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Music Lane It's all about the music, dude! Sit down, relax and listen to some tunes. |
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Music Lane It's all about the music, dude! Sit down, relax and listen to some tunes. |
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In Reply to: Budapest Music Center label and Disbelief posted by Mike Porper on July 9, 2012 at 13:00:55:
I don't know why you don't "trust" him. Is the distrust based on the musical results he gets or on your idea that pianists can't develop into good conductors in midlife?
I have heard Ashkenazy conduct the Cleveland Orchestra probably ten times over the years. He was appointed Principal Guest Conductor for several seasons beginning in the late 1980s, which was a period when he was still quite active as a pianist. It was clear that he was thoroughly prepared, knew how to beat clearly, and got musically valid and interesting interpretations with the orchestra. His recordings in Cleveland and elsewhere with major orchestras testify to his skill--and these are NOT the result of canny editing to make silk purses. I also highly doubt why he got repeated engagements as music director with top ensembles unless it was because he knew how to conduct!
The last time I saw him in Cleveland was a few years ago, when he conducted Elgar Symphony 1--not an easy piece to hold together, but he did so. He also led a fine accompaniment on that date to Janine Jensen in the Tchaikovsky concerto.
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Follow Ups
- Ashkenazy - pbarach 15:14:28 07/09/12 (3)
- I've played in SF Sym with him, he is a great musician in every respect. His - oldmkvi 10:43:43 07/11/12 (0)
- I agree re Ashkenazy as a conductor - Chuck Y 09:48:51 07/10/12 (0)
- Yes, It's a mental block - Mike Porper 07:35:36 07/10/12 (0)
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