"Allegro con brio"

"Allegro con brio"

Musical Portraits of the Mahler Chamber Orchestra

(Hardcover book of 60 pages with many b&w pictures)

from the foreword:

.....The most important characteristics – alongside the enormous professionalism – are the youthful freshness and the enthusiasm of all musicians. They are all friendly and open people, and this makes you feel like part of one big family. At rehearsals and concerts you are absolutely at the edge of your seat, as if you were joining in the music-making yourself. And afterwards you may run into the musicians in the streets or in some nice bar, and they are always glad to chat with you.

The photographs included here are not an attempt to present a complete picture of the orchestra. Instead, they are a personal view and have been taken purely for personal use. The possibility to take photographs during rehearsals was limited to places with a familiar atmosphere, like Salzburg or Landshut. Fortunately, it was also possible to take photographs during the annual MCO Friends meetings in Lucerne, where selected members of the orchestra always give a small private concert to the Friends. I am very thankful to all the musicians and also the staff of the MCO, who gave me these opportunities.


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