Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra

Venue: Lighthouse, Poole

Wednesday, October 10th

 

Two seminal works from the early twentieth century drew a full house with Marin Alsop conducting.

Lukas Vondracek's performance of Rachmaninov's Piano Concerto No.2, hall-marked in his relaxed confidence, brought an ideal integration with the orchestral score. The outer movements resounded to the required fabulous technique and Rachmaninov's alluring melodies.

 

Alsop inspired romance from the orchestra in the central Adagio with Vondracek voicing its rich line of poetry. The perfect encore, ending quietly, Rachmaninov's famous C sharp minor prelude.

 

Mike Marsh

 

Bournemouth Echo