In today’s Independent, you can find an
interview with Mariss Jansons.
I am ashamed to admit that I never have seen him conduct. I live in the Netherlands, near Amsterdam, so it shouldn't be a big problem. But every time I have a ticket to see a Jansons performance I really want to see (last was the Turangalila), either Jansons or me get sick and one of us is a no show.
That's the sad love story of Jansons and me.. But don't you worry Mariss, I'll keep on trying!
In the mean time, the entire press around the globe is in a competition. A Latin American competition. It seems that every newspaper and reporter wants to shout hardest how much they like the Simon Bolivar Youth Orchestra and how much in love they are with Dudamel. A few nice examples:
The Guardian LA Times
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The TelegraphDudamel is conducting the RCO next May. I have tickets. Yes, I am happy.