tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416983732847060845.post5786625707385438680..comments2024-03-05T10:14:38.181+00:00Comments on CLASSICAL ICONOCLAST: Transfiguration : Mahler Symphony no 9 Bernard Haitink, London Symphony Orchestra, BarbicanDoundou Tchilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07469682216179706743noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-416983732847060845.post-87089263637517214502017-05-24T12:17:57.327+01:002017-05-24T12:17:57.327+01:00I was there. I have seen live performances of Mahl...I was there. I have seen live performances of Mahler's 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 8th performed live but this was the first time for 9th. I have heard it many times on CD's DVD's and You Tube but to hear it live, and with the brilliant Bernard Haitink made it a night to remember. I admit that I, like other I saws, braced themselves for the final movement. I knew it was going to be moving, it was. I wiped tears away especially when thinking about the bombing in Manchester. The audience were amazingly quiet during the final fading notes and the silence at the conclusion of the concert was significant, about 30 seconds I reckon. A night to remember as we applauded long and hard with a standing ovation as Bernard came back for his final bow. <br />NickAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15149389320643012435noreply@blogger.com