Die USA Tournee 2009 . Eine Revue  It was modern music at its best. The Daily Tar Heel On past visits, Dennis Russell Davies has drawn an impressive sound from his Austrian orchestra in what have become two specialities (reflecting Mr. Davies' own): the music of its namesake and that of Philip Glass. The New York Times These Austrians played this All-American music with the utmost aplomb and style. The Post and Courier  Oberösterreichs Bruckner Orchester erobert US-Publikum! Rundschau am Sonntag Dennis Russell Davies rarely conducts in New York, but is greatly in demand by most European orchestras for good reason. He has the kind of orchestra which probably does the most beautiful Schubert. concertonet.com Beachtliche Auslandserfolge für  Oberösterreichs Kultur! Neue Kronen Zeitung I was struck by the muted, glowing colors, the character of many orchestral solos and the poignant emphasis on bass instruments. Davies made everything sound. Los Angeles Times Dennis Russell Davies, unquestionably Mr. Glass' most eloquent interpreter these many years, kept the musical focus on the work's novel touches, and on beauty and power of the vocal writing.  The New York Times Jubelstimmung für das Bruckner Orchester! Rundschau am Sonntag Europe pays more attention. Linz is a town of 200.000 and its performances of "Kepler" serve as a tourist attraction and sell out. Los Angeles Times Standing Ovations für Kepler-Oper! Ein großer Erfolg für Linz!  Ein Triumph! Neue Kronen Zeitung The orchestra dominates, and the Linz Brucknerians proved focused, serious and compelling. The six soloists were strong, and the chorus was commanding! "Kepler" is a wise, major opera. Los Angeles Times Mit der amerikanischen Erstaufführung der "Kepler"-Oper setzen das Bruckner Orchester, der Chor und die Solisten des Landestheaters Linz in der ausverkauften Brooklyn Academy of Music einen glanz-  vollen Schlusspunkt hinter die zweite US-Tour des heimischen Kulturbot-schafters. OÖ Nachrichten Linz knows what we don't - that Glass following Kepler's lead, understands that there really be a music of th spheres. Los Angeles Times |
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| Das Ensemble vor der BAM, New York City | Fotos: Reinhard Winkler |
