Conductor Gemma New with the NZSO during the Wellington concert of Spectacular on November 20, 2020. New Zealand Symphony Orchestra: “Spectacular” Vaughan Williams – Fantasia on a theme of Thomas Tallis, Anthony Ritchie – Piano Concerto No. Stephen de Pledge (piano) Gemma New (conductor) Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington, Friday, November 20. Reviewed by Peter MechenAt the beginning of Vaughan Williams’ radiant work for strings Fantasia on a theme of Thomas Tallis, NZSO conductor Gemma New drew from her players beautifully-voiced sounds, tones finely-held and strands exquisitely-balanced. Adding to the enchanting antiphonal effect was a quartet of solo players variously placed within the main orchestra.

Source: Stuff November 21, 2020 22:07 UTC