Sicklist: Janine Jansen is replaced by Vienna concertmaster
mainThree plum performances of the Brahms Double Concerto fell vacant in Vienna this week when the Dutch star called in sick.
Who’s up for it?
None other than the Vienna Symphony Orchestra concertmaster Anton Sorokow.
The cellist, unchanged, is Pablo Ferrandez, the conductor David Afkham.
UPDATE: Anton explained how he jumped in:
The Concert should have been Janine Jansen Violin and Harriet Krijgh Cello!
So both soloists got exchanged!
You’d expect the concertmaster of a major orchestra to be up to the task. But good for him.
He is an outstanding musician and a great violinist. Well done, Mr. Sorokow!
My congratulations , Anton! Still remember our wonderful work together!