“Thousand dollar fine”? In this very rare case, I’d support the death sentence, but, failing that, I’ll settle for the proposal Tim Smith floats in the last three paragraphs of his coverage.
UPDATE: Amanda Kell has more details and perspective.
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Haitink / New York Philharmonic @ Avery Fisher
My “official” review is live at Classical Source, but I’m going to add a few comments here.
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Blythe / Gilbert / NYPhil @ Avery Fisher 10/4/11
My review is live at Classical Source. My quibbles with the Corigliano’s One Sweet Morning notwithstanding, it is a substantial work showcasing a superb singer that got a top-shelf US premiere. I recommend you give a listen when it becomes available — which it almost certainly will, as the telling forest of mics above and in front of the orchestra telegraphed. My guess: we’ll see it appear on DG Concerts early next year.
Kriikku / Gilbert / NYPhil @ Carnegie Hall
Mahler III – Gilbert / NYPhil @ Avery Fisher
My review of last evening’s New York Philharmonic concert (the first subscription program under their new music director, Alan Gilbert) is live at ClassicalSource.com.