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在“The Classical Commentator”上看到对大熊接手柏林爱乐可能性的两篇评论,观点相左。
其一:
We’re getting ever closer to the Berlin Philharmonic’s vote for their next principal conductor on May 11th. Right now, it’s probably safe to say that the most discussed candidate for the job is Christian Thielemann. From the moment Simon Rattle announced he’d be leaving in 2018, speculation that Thielemann will be his successor has been widespread. Thielemann is in the middle of a very successful reign with the Staatskapelle Dresden, and as a German, he has unmissable connections with the Berliners.
But I’m less than fully enthused about the idea. True, Thielemann has been splendid in some of the central Germanic repertoire, certainly in a much more traditional sense than Rattle. Thielemann would undoubtedly be a throwback, which is why many who miss the Karajan years want to see him land the job. All the same, isn’t his repertoire a bit limited? He doesn’t have experience outside of the German classics, and it’s hard to imagine him becoming a champion of Mahler, Sibelius, Stravinsky, and Shostakovich, to list a few of the composers the orchestra has performed to great acclaim under Rattle. If the Berliners think Thielemann has special things to say in Beethoven, Brahms, Bruckner, or Strauss, why not invite him to record cycles on their new label without giving him the reigns? Frankly, I worry that Thielemann isn’t charismatic or forward-looking enough for the job. Innovation has been a prime ingredient in Rattle’s tenure, and to see the orchestra narrow its repertoire would be disappointing.
If Thielemann lands the job, I’ll follow him with great enthusiasm. It just seems that other conductors are more suited. Stay tuned and feel free to join in the discussion. |
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