SCO NEWS|09
RECENT RECORDINGS Brahms: The Symphonies Robin Ticciati – Conductor
Around the world with Brahms Our recent recordings of Brahms Symphonies have been attracting attention from music journalists across the globe: Listeners who think they know the symphonies well should try these recordings, because Ticciati brings out fine internal details that are often buried in conventional readings Allmusic.com (US) I think the balances are terrific, as are the Scottish strings and the overall sound of the orchestra. American Record Guide (US) I think I know these four symphonies as well as I know anything in music, and yet I have already learned an enormous amount from these recordings. I’ve played them again and again, and I’m still noticing more details that have been thought through afresh. You will, I hope, find these readings exciting and moving in equal measure, and I can hardly recommend them to you strongly enough. Klassiskmusikk.com (NOR) …an unbelievably exciting journey through the symphonic world of this composer BR Klassik (DE) Recording of the Month: ‘The young British conductor radically revisits Brahms’ four symphonies by questioning decades of musical interpretations and rediscoveries.’ Classica (FR) Ticciati’s is lean and quite dazzlingly transparent. Listening with score in hand, I marvelled at the conductor’s meticulous observance of Brahms’ markings. Nearly every instruction regarding dynamics, phrasing and articulation is accounted for. Gramophone Magazine
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It was a real sense of occasion with an overwhelming response to perform the complete cycle at this year’s International Festival, marking the end of Robin Ticciati’s tenure as Principal Conductor. Mercurial, magical, constantly surprising. The Scottish Chamber Orchestra and Robin Ticciati have enjoyed one of the music world’s most joyfully symbiotic partnerships, admired across the globe. The List Robin Ticciati has had a distinguished tenure as Principal Conductor of the SCO, capped with a celebrated farewell season where they have proven theirs was a partnership that was at the height of its powers. Our heartfelt thanks to Robin Ticciati for all that he has given the SCO, and especially these wonderful recordings of Brahms’ Complete Symphonies –––––– Available from the SCO merchandise desk or by phone on 0131 557 6800 –––––– This recording was made possible with support from the SCO Sir Charles Mackerras Fund and the Usher Hall.
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