CBSO and Yamada Open Season with "Apocalyptic" Mahler Second Symphony
Conductor Kazuki Yamada and the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra deliver a bold interpretation of Mahler's Resurrection Symphony at Symphony Hall.
The CBSO and conductor Kazuki Yamada performed Mahler's Second Symphony at Symphony Hall in Birmingham, according to The Guardian's review. The performance featured tight orchestral discipline and distinguished solo contributions, with Yamada employing theatrical vision and dynamic contrasts ranging from overwhelmingly loud to breathlessly hushed moments.
The reviewer praised the orchestra's blend and noted that Yamada's interpretation was characterized by bold choices, including a dramatic pause after the opening rush of cellos and basses. The conductor took a mid-symphony pause to retune the orchestra, which the critic described as "a good call."
Sources
- CBSO/Yamada review – apocalyptic and soul-shaking Mahler opens the season — The Guardian — Culture
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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