Jarvi brings both clarity, precision to the symphony
The Cincinnati Post's Mary Ellyn Hutton was one of the many who found much to like about Saturday night's concert in Jarvi brings both clarity, precision to the symphony (January 31, 2005).
..."Mozart's tuneful [Concerto for Flute and Harp] was given a splendid performance by CSO principal players Randolph Bowman, flute, and Gillian Benet Sella, harp.
"The two worked together elegantly, exchanging solo and accompanying roles with ease and grace....
"The Beethoven symphony was an amazing demonstration of the clarity and precision of the CSO under Järvi -- almost like chamber music....
"How does he do it? Constant focus and 'show me' communication, i.e. gestures keyed to effects, with enough anticipation to let the musicians know what's coming. The Larghetto was light-footed and lyrical (no romantic excess). The Scherzo was bumptious and good-humored. Järvi fairly danced in the finale, which featured some lightning quick dynamic changes.
"It was two for three with standing ovations for the concert, the crowd rising for Mozart and Beethoven and granting respectful applause to the Pärt."
..."Mozart's tuneful [Concerto for Flute and Harp] was given a splendid performance by CSO principal players Randolph Bowman, flute, and Gillian Benet Sella, harp.
"The two worked together elegantly, exchanging solo and accompanying roles with ease and grace....
"The Beethoven symphony was an amazing demonstration of the clarity and precision of the CSO under Järvi -- almost like chamber music....
"How does he do it? Constant focus and 'show me' communication, i.e. gestures keyed to effects, with enough anticipation to let the musicians know what's coming. The Larghetto was light-footed and lyrical (no romantic excess). The Scherzo was bumptious and good-humored. Järvi fairly danced in the finale, which featured some lightning quick dynamic changes.
"It was two for three with standing ovations for the concert, the crowd rising for Mozart and Beethoven and granting respectful applause to the Pärt."
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