From outset to close, this was a magical journeymore
a confident and meticulous contribution from the Oxford Sinfonia, with conductor Robert Dean in masterful controlmore
masterful displays of precision, intensity and total commitmentmore
Would
that some other Oxford orchestras were as imaginative
in their programming...more
The
conductor Michael Lloyd had his players eating out of
his hand for the Presto of Mendelssohn's Italian Symphony
with its brilliant controlled fury...more
Every
note was allowed its own brief moment of glory before
gracefully giving way to the next...more
Its
rhythmic acrobatics and harmonic discords presented few
problems for this small but highly competent orchestra,
which rose splendidly to the challenge...more
It was a triple pleasure to hear the Oxford Sinfonia Wind Ensemble concert
Would
that some other Oxford orchestras were as imaginative
in their programming...
