| Date and venue | Title |
|---|---|
| 30-Jul-2011 Royal Albert Hall | Prom 21: CBSO Triumphant! |
An 'immense glow and sumptuousness' were the words that Richard Strauss, aged just twenty-four, chose to describe the sound at the première of his tone poem, Don Juan, in 1889. 122 years later another young conductor found similar qualities with his orchestra. Andris Nelsons, the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra's artistic director since 2008, has obviously fostered a relationship that works tremendously well.Read full review... | |