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Musical careers last longer than they used to, and here, it is difficult to detect any weakening of the long-impressive technique of pianist Garrick Ohlsson, 74 years old, when this album was recorded in the summer of 2022. The feat is especially impressive in that all five of the Beethoven concertos (plus the Overture to The Creatures of Prometheus, Op. 43, with no piano) were performed live within a single week. Ohlsson is backed by the Grand Teton Music Festival Orchestra under the direction of veteran conductor Donald Runnicles, who points out that he and Ohlsson had very little discussion about interpretation prior to the performances. It is here that Ohlsson's expertise is evident. He doesn't blaze any new paths in these works, but one has the feeling that he holds the performances, to borrow a phrase from John Le Carré, like a thrush's egg in his hand. His readings are simple in the best way. Sample the arresting opening of the first movement of the Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major, Op. 58; it is direct, yet there are micro shapings that bespeak long familiarity. In fact, it is in the first two concertos, where the lengthy expositions make it less possible for Ohlsson to control the flow of events, that are less effective. The partnership between Ohlsson and the orchestra, though, is lively throughout, and Runnicles gets excellent results from what is likely essentially a pickup group; the orchestra is moderately sized and agile. Superb live recording from Reference Recordings, discussed in detail in the booklet, is another draw.
© James Manheim /TiVo
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Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Garrick Ohlsson, MainArtist - Grand Teton Music Festival Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Donald Runnicles, MainArtist
2023 Reference Recordings 2023 Grand Teton Music Festival Orchestra
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Garrick Ohlsson, MainArtist - Grand Teton Music Festival Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Donald Runnicles, MainArtist
2023 Reference Recordings 2023 Grand Teton Music Festival Orchestra
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Garrick Ohlsson, MainArtist - Grand Teton Music Festival Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Donald Runnicles, MainArtist
2023 Reference Recordings 2023 Grand Teton Music Festival Orchestra
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Garrick Ohlsson, MainArtist - Grand Teton Music Festival Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Donald Runnicles, MainArtist
2023 Reference Recordings 2023 Grand Teton Music Festival Orchestra
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Garrick Ohlsson, MainArtist - Grand Teton Music Festival Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Donald Runnicles, MainArtist
2023 Reference Recordings 2023 Grand Teton Music Festival Orchestra
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Garrick Ohlsson, MainArtist - Grand Teton Music Festival Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Donald Runnicles, MainArtist
2023 Reference Recordings 2023 Grand Teton Music Festival Orchestra
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Garrick Ohlsson, MainArtist - Grand Teton Music Festival Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Donald Runnicles, MainArtist
2023 Reference Recordings 2023 Grand Teton Music Festival Orchestra
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Garrick Ohlsson, MainArtist - Grand Teton Music Festival Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Donald Runnicles, MainArtist
2023 Reference Recordings 2023 Grand Teton Music Festival Orchestra
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Garrick Ohlsson, MainArtist - Grand Teton Music Festival Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Donald Runnicles, MainArtist
2023 Reference Recordings 2023 Grand Teton Music Festival Orchestra
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Garrick Ohlsson, MainArtist - Grand Teton Music Festival Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Donald Runnicles, MainArtist
2023 Reference Recordings 2023 Grand Teton Music Festival Orchestra
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Garrick Ohlsson, MainArtist - Grand Teton Music Festival Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Donald Runnicles, MainArtist
2023 Reference Recordings 2023 Grand Teton Music Festival Orchestra
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Garrick Ohlsson, MainArtist - Grand Teton Music Festival Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Donald Runnicles, MainArtist
2023 Reference Recordings 2023 Grand Teton Music Festival Orchestra
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Garrick Ohlsson, MainArtist - Grand Teton Music Festival Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Donald Runnicles, MainArtist
2023 Reference Recordings 2023 Grand Teton Music Festival Orchestra
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Garrick Ohlsson, MainArtist - Grand Teton Music Festival Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Donald Runnicles, MainArtist
2023 Reference Recordings 2023 Grand Teton Music Festival Orchestra
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Garrick Ohlsson, MainArtist - Grand Teton Music Festival Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Donald Runnicles, MainArtist
2023 Reference Recordings 2023 Grand Teton Music Festival Orchestra
Ludwig van Beethoven, Composer - Grand Teton Music Festival Orchestra, MainArtist - Sir Donald Runnicles, MainArtist
2023 Reference Recordings 2023 Grand Teton Music Festival Orchestra
Album review
Musical careers last longer than they used to, and here, it is difficult to detect any weakening of the long-impressive technique of pianist Garrick Ohlsson, 74 years old, when this album was recorded in the summer of 2022. The feat is especially impressive in that all five of the Beethoven concertos (plus the Overture to The Creatures of Prometheus, Op. 43, with no piano) were performed live within a single week. Ohlsson is backed by the Grand Teton Music Festival Orchestra under the direction of veteran conductor Donald Runnicles, who points out that he and Ohlsson had very little discussion about interpretation prior to the performances. It is here that Ohlsson's expertise is evident. He doesn't blaze any new paths in these works, but one has the feeling that he holds the performances, to borrow a phrase from John Le Carré, like a thrush's egg in his hand. His readings are simple in the best way. Sample the arresting opening of the first movement of the Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major, Op. 58; it is direct, yet there are micro shapings that bespeak long familiarity. In fact, it is in the first two concertos, where the lengthy expositions make it less possible for Ohlsson to control the flow of events, that are less effective. The partnership between Ohlsson and the orchestra, though, is lively throughout, and Runnicles gets excellent results from what is likely essentially a pickup group; the orchestra is moderately sized and agile. Superb live recording from Reference Recordings, discussed in detail in the booklet, is another draw.
© James Manheim /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 16 track(s)
- Total length: 03:05:41
- 1 Digital booklet
- Main artists: Garrick Ohlsson Sir Donald Runnicles Grand Teton Music Festival Orchestra
- Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven
- Label: Reference Recordings
- Genre: Classical
2023 Reference Recordings 2023 Grand Teton Music Festival Orchestra
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