Adam Harasiewicz: For Chopin you need a very special sound - it has to be soft and noble, and even the fortissimos need to be gentle. It has to be natural - that's what distinguishes real Chopin. And ...
Glover and the orchestra were responsive partners, although even with slightly reduced string sections, some fortissimos were more aggressive than necessary. The audience obviously loved it all.
The renowned London Philharmonic Orchestra came to Foellinger Great Hall on Oct. 14 and played an exciting and at times thrilling evening of fine music.