Australian Romantic & Classical Orchestra – Sweet, rich, mellow, like Viennese chocolate
“Neal Peres Da Costa played this new fortepiano lovingly and sensitively, complementing the orchestra’s rich, mellow sound like Viennese chocolate. The second movement was particularly sweet.
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The ‘tempestuous’ in this concert’s title was truly fulfilled in this performance of the overture to Don Giovani . The whole orchestra played with the bravado of the Don and portrayed the gamut of emotions relayed in this masterful overture.
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The rich, mellow sound of this historically informed orchestra continued with Mozart’s Symphony No. 41 in C major, K.551, aptly nicknamed the Jupiter. With plenty of tempestuous gusto coming from the stage, they clearly enjoyed the lively pace of this masterful symphony. The special rapport between players was evident and would be a prerequisite for performing without a separate conductor.
The tempestuous applause at the end was a sign of the audience’s keen appreciation. “
Heidi Hereth, classikON (31 August 2022)
Image: Robert Catto