Alan Gilbert takes in the challenges of Beethoven and Brahms.
In his time at the helm of the New York Philharmonic, music director Alam Gilbert has left a legacy of innovation and a commitment to modernity. However, his performances of warhorses by both Beethoven and Brahms have brought middling or muddled results. On Wednesday night, Mr. Gilbert got another chance to test his mettle with this music, leading the former’s Piano Concerto No. 5 ("Emperor") and the latter's Third Symphony at David Geffen Hall.
by Paul J. Pelkonen
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| The pianist Stephen Hough joined the Mew York Philharmonic this week. Photo by Hiroyuki Ito courtesy Harrison Parrott |
