I got to see this incredible concert last night at Carnegie Hall. It was the Sony Philharmonic orchestra which is an initiative set up in the 80’s by some executives to create an orchestra from its employees. They sounded great, which I’m sure was helped by the incredible auditorium of Carnegie Hall. It was impressive to see a group of Japanese business men who were essentially part-time amateur musicians play Tchaikovsky with such talent. And of course they had Yo Yo Ma accompany them for the second song, and as always it’s great to watch such a passionate artist at work and enjoying it so much.
Now for what I think could be one of the greatest jobs on earth, Orchestra Conductor. Daniel Harding was the conductor last night, and he is quite the character with quite the career behind him (being only 33). What could be more fun than standing infront of 150 talented musicians who are all watching you throw your arms around in time to the music? He managed to mkae it appear effortless and easier than I’m sure it really is.
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