08-03-2014 Post does not mapped to Knowledge Tree Romy the Cat Boston, MA Posts 10,155 Joined on 05-28-2004 Post #: 1 Post ID: 21149 Reply to: 21149 More about Vienna Philharmonic sound from NYT fiogf49gjkf0d Even though I hate New York Times but here is a good article: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/03/arts/music/what-makes-the-vienna-philharmonic-so-distinctive.html Rags, the Cat "I wish I could score everything for horns." - Richard Wagner. "Our writing equipment takes part in the forming of our thoughts." - Friedrich Nietzsche

08-03-2014 Post does not mapped to Knowledge Tree Paul S San Diego, California, USA Posts 2,656 Joined on 10-12-2006 Post #: 2 Post ID: 21153 Reply to: 21149 The Odd Good Article! fiogf49gjkf0d Romy, thanks for sharing this very interesting discussion. I like that they try to narrow it down. One thing the writer suggests is that the conductor has less influence over the VPO. Though this may be true in many cases, I like to hear different-sounding conductors with this orchestra. Even I can hear when someone like Kubilek hypnotizes them, or Walter keeps them off guard. I also liked the sketches on the VPO-specific instruments (well, Austria/S. DE, anyway). This makes me want to go listen to the VPO (or the WDR)! Best regards, Paul S