BBC Young Musician 2014

[losenotaminute]

The final of BBC Young Musician is tonight (and I'm lucky to have tickets :))

The semi-final was superb, I found it almost impossible to pick a "winner". It was a shame that the violinist didn't get through, although I admit to being a little biased when it comes to strings. It's going to be interesting with both a percussionist and recorder player performing concertos. The audience and the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra are in for a treat I think. The pianist was a bit OTT in gestures and lacking in emotional depth IMO. My money is on the percussionist.

Who do people think will walk away with the trophy?

[Firebottle]

Watched it over the last two nights, absolutely superb talent. Much better than all the other crap on :mental:

I couldn't have picked from the semifinalists either. I think I'm with you on the percussionist.

:cool: Alan

[julesd68]

The final of BBC Young Musician is tonight (and I'm lucky to have tickets :))

So how did you enjoy the final??

As good as the percussionist was, I thought the pianist was a thoroughly deserved winner in the end ... I've seen a lot of the top pianists but I would have paid good money to see this chap play.

I must dig out my recording of 'Rhapsody on a Theme ...' with the master that is Ashkenazy ...