William Dart: Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra s Nordic Fire a glorious, quarantine-free trip to Scandinavia
28 Feb, 2021 05:00 PM
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Steven Logan on timpani with the APO.
Reviewer: William Dart Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra s Nordic Fire ushered in a new season with a diverse, stimulating programme just two days after the city s move to lockdown level 1.
Drawing on its own resources in terms of conductor and soloist, the orchestra took us on a glorious, quarantine-free trip to Scandinavia.
Assistant conductor-in residence Vincent Hardaker combined assurance with style in Sibelius Finlandia, an overture to end all overtures, only occasionally too big and brassy for its own good.