Brussels calls up Israeli #2
NewsThe Brussels Philharmonic has named Ilan Volkov as its principal guest conductor, working with music director Kazushi Ono.
Where Ono is mainstream, Volkov will add a modernist edge.
The orchestra has also hired 10 new musicians after the Covid lull.
Volkov is also principal guest with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra.
MaestroArts is selling their conductors in packages.
Most agencies, especially the larger ones, do the same. Nothing wrong with it, unless they make signing one client conditional on taking another…
The package probably includes a lot of cash and a lot of Strauss Waltzes…ready for End of Year Concert.
When did Volkov go from looking 15 to looking 60?
I’ve been impressed by Volkov’s recordings, e.g., Liszt’s Three Funeral Odes with the BBC Scottish SO.
He has an extremely successful recording record, mostly on Hyperion. Frankly, I don’t know of any of his recordings that are not at least very good.
Who is he?
My perception is that Volkov is one of the most exciting conductors presently
Volkov can be interesting, but he’s not always consistent imho and experience, some decent recordings to his credit.