: Lanchbery treats the score like a living film, emphasizing the narrative "scenes" from the camel drivers to the princess.
John Lanchbery brings a master’s touch to Albert Ketèlbey’s most famous "oriental phantasy." Originally composed in 1920, this piece often walks a fine line between charming exotica and dated cliché. However, Lanchbery’s interpretation elevates the material through meticulous orchestral control. 🎼 Performance Highlights John Lanchbery - Ketelbey - In a Persian Market...
: The opening "camel tread" is steady and purposeful, avoiding the sluggishness found in lesser recordings. : Lanchbery treats the score like a living
: Fans of light classical, 20th-century British conductors, and atmospheric program music. 🎼 Performance Highlights : The opening "camel tread"
: Exceptional dynamic range and instrumental separation.
💿 Review: Ketèlbey’s "In a Persian Market"
Lanchbery manages to strip away the "kitsch" often associated with Ketèlbey. He approaches the music with rather than irony, making it feel like a grand, lush tone poem. It is arguably the definitive modern recording for those who appreciate British light music at its most evocative.