Wednesday, April 27, 2016

NY Philh World Premier of Franck Krawczyk's APRES

I attended the open rehearsal condcuted by Alan Gilbert for the world premier performance of APRES by Franck Krawczyk (b. France 1969.)  The piece was very percussive.  It felt both modern & classical simultaneously.   It was noted in the program an homage to Beethoven in the Reconstitution movement.   The instrumentation was laden with cymbals, drums, maracas, whip and wood blocks.  The wood blocks were over powering and diminished the majestic quality of the piece yet this also gave the piece a modern flair.  The entire piece which was short, had a high energy & rich tonal qualities.  I'd like to hear this piece again to listen for the distinctive classical & modern elements.      

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