2010.4.18. Stravinsky's Pétrouchka

Gilbert Varga conductors Seattle Symphony:

Enescu: Romanian Rhapsody in D major, Op. 11, No. 2
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 4 in G major, Op. 58 (Horacio Gutiérrez on piano)
Stravinsky: Pétrouchka (1947 version)

Coincidently, both Varga and Gutiérrez wore clothes too big for them. Varga is almost dancing on the podium. Gutiérrez is more reserved. The 2nd movement of Beethoven's piano concerto is very pretty. Enuscu's rhapsody is very enjoyable. Cannot say that for Pétrouchka. Would be interesting to watch the ballet.