Thread: A Rare Privelege - Manfred

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Post by hiredfox August 19, 2012 (1 of 4)
The London Philharmonic under Vladimir Jurowski gave a simply electrifying account of "Manfred" at the BBC Proms at London's RAH last night. Roof crashing in, standing ovation, emotionally draining, 'grown men' unashamedly wiping tears from their eyes... you know the sort of experience.

The piece is seldom played in concert because of the scale and cost of forces employed so when an opportunity arises one grabs it.

This oft neglected work should be in every Tchaikovsky symphony cycle.

If you can find a way to listen to BBC Radio 3's i-Player recording take my word for it it is one not to miss. Sadly, they no longer record on SACD but even a CD might be worth a punt if they decide to do it.

Post by Hedgehog August 19, 2012 (2 of 4)
hiredfox said:

The London Philharmonic under Vladimir Jurowski gave a simply electrifying account of "Manfred" at the BBC Proms at London's RAH last night. Sadly, they no longer record on SACD but even a CD might be worth a punt if they decide to do it.

I haven't caught up with this performance yet, but I will try to make a point of doing so. I had the good fortune to hear the LPO and Jurowski do this back in November 2008 at the RFH and found it magnificent, revealing what a superb work Manfred really is. It is one of Jurowski's finest interpretations, and he has been doing it for years.

I subsequently bought the CD LPO - 0009 which is still available (Amazon & LPO) of a live 2004 performance. This, too, is marvellous. Why wait?

By the way, although I frequently come back to read contributions, I have not made one myself since January 2011. We all know why.

P.S. You can see this performance on BBC4 on Friday 24th August at 7.30pm. Just programmed it in.

Post by Polly Nomial August 19, 2012 (3 of 4)
Maybe Pentaman could get Jurowski to record it with RNO? Especially it seems Manfred won't be forthcoming from Pletnev...

Post by hiredfox August 19, 2012 (4 of 4)
For UK residents the concert is being screened on BBC Four on Friday, 24th August 2012.

Noted also that LPO have recorded "Manfred" with Jurowski but on CD only.

PS Should have read the above entry first.. tch! No way to withdraw this entry so please ignore.

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