Work: Concert Music for Strings and Brass, Op.50

Konzertmusik is a showpiece for the sections it involves, but, as this performance demonstrated, its conversational structure brings with it a dry wit and rich dynamic which sets it apart.

Spanish conductor Jesús López Cobos’ debut appearance with the BBC Philharmonic produced some wonderful results with a thoughtful and widely-varying programme of twentieth century music.

Familiar works of Mozart and Beethoven were paired with pieces by Hindemith and Prokofiev for an eclectic program.