18 Ottobre 2010

"Crudele maintained a Czech pastoral freshness and a seamless flow throughout the theme, the following 27 variations and the finale.

In such a warm and strongly characterised reading, it was the expressive, moulded style which brought out the composer’s sheer delight in just letting his invention blossom.

Crudele’s ingrained exploration of the music’s inner textures made the reading even more stimulating. It was enhanced by an impeccable orchestral balance amidst subtle spotlighting of certain sections and avoiding brass domination.