| Date and venue | Title |
|---|---|
| 20-Dec-2011 Concertgebouw: Recital Hall | Chamber music by members of the Concertgebouworkest |
Ingolf Dahl’s Concerto à tre is a three-movement piece (but played without breaks) for clarinet, cello and violin. Although it was a very fluid piece, there were many different elements within the music. The violin often played a classical-sounding melody, whereas the rhythm, drive and repetition of the piece at times reminded me of the American minimalists. The second movement conjured up images of a vast, desolate Nordic landscape while still being very comforting listening. The third movement I considered the most exciting: at times it sounded like a happy but rather mad chase.Read full review... | |