Manfred Honeck and the New York Philharmonic play it safe in Braunfels, Grieg and BeethovenBachtrack reviewer, 7th January
The Vienna Philharmonic, whose annual New Year’s Day performances of Johann Strauss are broadcast to some 50 million viewers worldwide, apparently aren’t the only ones giving themselves a pass on creative programming around the holidays. The New York Philharmonic and guest conductor Manfred Honeck eased gently into 2013 this weekend with an evening of audience favorites.
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