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Now beginning its third year as Music Director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Gustavo Jansons leads eventually emerging into clear view. The initial Hype about him
It all seems a bit unfair to the conductor, who, after all, just a talented child trying to establish himself with his Orchestra. He was given the latitude does not fail, there is no time to grow into the job. That he seems to enjoy all the fuss is focused on him, and even eating (to a point), complicated problems.
The La Philharmonic's sound changed immediately under Jansons leads, but also lost some sheen and elegance that is created by Esa-Pekka Salonen, Music Director for 17 years. Jansons leads are more concerned with the expression and being from Poland. Changes the emphasis necessary adjustments by players, was not achieved overnight, especially since Jansons leads
What is clear from the beginning, though, to my ears and probably most others