Mozart Symphonies in another Best of 2008
BBC Radio 4's Front Row selects recording as a Pick of 2008
This week Maxim Emelyanychev conducted his first concerts as Principal Conductor of the Scottish Chamber Orchestra. This is what the press had to say:
5* "It’s time for Scottish audiences to buckle their seatbelts: Emelyanychev’s tenure is going to be an exciting ride." The Times
5* "Emelyanychev’s zestful physicality, the moulding power of his shapely hand gestures, his charismatic alertness to tonal priorities, all contributed to the fresh, distinctive appeal of the performances." The Scotsman
4* "Emelyanychev could make a larger space than the City Hall feel intimate, and this was a beautifully integrated boudoir performance of the work." The Herald
4* "The Scottish Chamber Orchestra completely embraced Emelyanychev’s enthusiasm and responded with vigour. It is going to be a very exciting partnership to watch." Bachtrack