Sergei Prokofiev. Romeo and Juliet
Sydney Symphony Orchestra conducted by Vladimir AshkenazyClassical
Sydney Symphony Live SSO201205
Reviewed by Gordon Kerry, January 1st, 2015
When the Australian Youth Orchestra made its 2001 European tour, I tagged along as assistant tour manager, a role that involved some wrangling and pastoral care, and a great deal of heavy lifting. After concerts in the Netherlands and France, conducted by Mikko Franck, we fetched up in Berlin for rehearsals of a new program… continue reading »