Went to see part of Gergiev's farewell concerts with the LSO, all with Stravinsky and Bartók.
On the 9th they tackled 2 Bartók pieces (Dance Suite and 2nd Piano Concerto) followed by Firebird after the intermission. The Dance Suite was a bit polite and low key for my taste (quite slow too), but Bronfman did an excellent job in the concerto. The Firebird was the best part of the evening IMHO, with a fantastic finale. The LSO sounded excellent.
but Bronfman did an excellent job in the concerto.
Wasn't that the performance with all the blood?
Usher Hall yet again on Sunday, Dresden Phil from the Grand Circle.
http://www.usherhall.co.uk/en-GB/shows/sunday classics- dresden philharmonic orchestra/info
I couldn't see the keyboard after Bronfman finished as I was seated slightly to the right. Schiff is the one who made that remark about the perils of playing Bartók 2.