Richard Srauss's Macbeth receives a fine, predictably classy performance from the Dutch orchestra, with Nelsons underlining the granitic power of its narrative effectively and bringing especial allure to the characterization of Lady Macbeth.
Strauss’s great tone-poem ‘after Nietzsche’ is, of course, all about ideas. There’s definitely a welcome flexibility and lack of grandstanding. There’s undeniable added excitement in watching the performance, too. Nelsons’s podium manner is relaxed and warm, characteristics that seep through into the playing, while the camera direction is excellent and cannily in tune with the musical rhythms.
Till Eulenspiegel gains perhaps even more from being watched, and the performance here is a delight – mischievous, light on its feet and played with impeccable virtuosity. With excellent sound and picture quality, this disc is highly recommended.
Here are three distinguished and exciting Strauss performances by an orchestra that has the music in their blood under the direction of a man who is fast establishing a reputation as a leading interpreter of this composer’s music. The presentation is worthy of the playing: the camera-work is first rate, as is the sound.
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