This was a particularly good program, even for Maruki which reliably works its way through the repertoire. The main work was Brahms Symph no.3. I love any Brahms. The rest was Rossini Thieving magpie and two by Sibelius, Karelia suite and the fabulous Finlandia. It's not too difficult so I was surprised that I'd never played Finlandia before. Wow. Of course we all know and love it, but it's something else to perform it, read it, find the intricacies and dynamics and the rest. I can appreciate how it's so loved: powerful and ecstatic. Wonderful. The other Sibelius had a touchingly beautiful melody in the second movement and the Rossini was joyful and mobile. And Maruki was in fine form, playing well if a little reticent on tempo for me, and well attended by players and audience. So, a satisfying outing at Albert Hall as the sun shone on a glorious Canberra winter day.
Maruki Orchestra performed Rossini, Sibelius and Brahms at Albert Hall under Kristen Simpson (conductor).
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