In a way, critiquing the Last Night of the Proms makes as much sense as critiquing a children’s birthday party, and is as likely to end in tears. The Last Night does not function like a normal concert ...
He made the tinsel sparkle, yet also provided a compelling Quasi adagio, thinning out the sound to a thrillingly risky degree, and interestingly over-pedalling the final descent. The orchestra ...