LA Phil always sounds like a studio orchestra to me. Which makes sense, many of the members are involved in recording Hollywood scores. But they do not have an individual sound the way Chicago or Berlin do, it sounds like a bunch of studio players swooping in for a few concerts and playing very accurately, but without a lot of feeling or connection with one another
So unBeethoven...it could only be Beethoven. Every time Beethoven is played, I just dont understand how that level of perfection is created....but I thank God. This is probably his 'worst' Symphony....and it is perfection. The recapitulation is just ridonkulous...its like Ludwig knew something no one else could possibly know....
Why this point thas been posted here? You aren't pleased with the amazing musician, the great teacher Dudamel? Your unfriendly remark makes me sad, may you erase it? please; or do explain yourself at least, although you're entitled to your opinion((
