1st September 2014
Royal Albert Hall, London, United Kingdom
BERLIOZ Overture 'Le carnaval romain'
WALTON Sinfonia concertante
RESPIGHI Roman Festivals
RESPIGHI Fountains of Rome
RESPIGHI Pines of Rome
Danny Driver (piano)
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Charles Dutoit (conductor)
"Whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa whoolalalalalalalalalala" was the message I sent to my friend immediately after the concert. Some of my friends know that I have been a bit of a Respighi advocate for a while, and to be able to hear the Roman Trilogy in its entirety live is a rare opportunity (especially the "Roman Festivals"). Charles Dutoit gave us a sensational "La mer" and "D&C Suite No. 2" with the same orchestra last year and as such I have been looking forward to this Prom since it was announced. What are the chances of hearing eight trumpets, six French horns, a piano, the RAH organ and eleven percussionists going at each other at the same time in such fabulous unity and pace? There was even a mandolin solo. It was a shame we did not get to see eight buccines but one cannot have everything. The first half (Berlioz and Walton) was irrelevant. This is a Prom to remember, and my latest victim agrees.
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