The New York Philharmonic - America's preeminent symphony
orchestra gave 'A Concert for New York' to mark the tenth anniversary of the
events of 9/11. What work could be better suited to the occasion than Mahler's
'Resurrection' Symphony with it's 'evocation of every aspect of life' and
'it's profound sense of hope', as the Philharmonic's Music Director Alan
Gilbert put it? This concert became an unforgettable event, a 'consistently
impressive' performance with 'gripping playing', 'magnificent' soloists and an
'excellent' chorus (New York Times). Review Michelle DeYoung's lustrous
Wagnerian instrument makes an undoubted impact in the 'Urlicht'...Gilbert
follows that with a finale of extreme contrasts and genuine passion. No one is
likely to feel short-changed by the time we reach the ecstatic close. The band
itself contributes a certain pathos and a weight of tone that Chailly cannot
muster in Leipzig...Dorothea Roschmann's heartfelt contribution is another
definite plus...The chorus...is determined to give of its best. --Gramophone
Magazine, David Gutman, January 2012 Gilbert continues to impress, and this is
a dedicated performance by all concerned... it was a thrilling memorable
concert in many ways and doubtless will attract many collectors.
--ClassicalCDReview.com, Robert Benson, December 2011