Friday, November 12, 2010

2010.11.11. Seattle Symphony plays Tchaikovsky's Piano Concerto No. 1

Conducted by Pablo Heras-Casado:
Liszt: Mephisto Waltz No. 1 
Prokofiev: Symphony No. 3 in C minor, Op. 44 
Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-flat minor, Op. 2

Liszt's piece is enjoyable. Prokofiev isn't too bad. The first 3 movements all ended in a low and unresolved note, the final one was loud and high. One audience member was waving his arms and legs in excitement.
Tchaikovsky's piano concerto #1 used to be my favorite music piece. It certainly is still wonderful. A genius of melody. Stephen Hough on piano. Very strong, good at tempo. A bit disconnected with the orchestra at times (conductor's fault? or pianist's?). Heck, I'm no expert, could be wrong.