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Reviews
Excerpts from the Israeli Press
Israel Philharmonic Orchestra
The Mann Auditorium, Tel-Aviv
Davar
By Israel Daliot
Refreshing Account of Familiar Works
... full command of the orchestra and a solid grasp
of every score. The performances were admirable, with
right tempi and dynamics, sensitive phrasing, and no
trace of artificial "fireworks" for their own sake.
Particularly successful and convincing was the Suite
No.2 from Daphnis and Chloe, by Ravel. An orchestra
jewel, a challenge and measuring stick for every serious
conductor who claims his right to the podium.
... the orchestra, who had played this work numerous
times with various conductors, collaborated with the
conductor out of true involvement, responding with vitality
to every suggestion and wish. Ben-Dor moulded the Suite's
development with wisdom and restraint, as well as an
uncanny sense of balance, from the mysterious and poetic
"dawn" to the jubilant "Danse generale."
Maariv
By Harai Golomb
Lady of Substance
This was not an ordinary "Light Classical Music" concert.
Conductor Gisèle Ben-Dor, a Uruguayan-born Israeli,
now active in the US, treats every sound with utmost
attention and commitment ...
The conductor demonstrated full command of the score
and of every aspect of the orchestral mechanism in the
excerpts from the ballet, Gayaneh, by Khachaturian 1878-1903).
The level of rhythmic precision and acoustic balance
between the sections was exemplary, high and above the
average heard at the Philharmonic in recent concerts
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The Suite No. 2 from Daphnis and Chloe, by Ravel, was
given a brilliant performance, presenting all the impetus
and elan which characterized the entire concert.
The Jerusalem Symphony
Program of French Music
Maariv
By Binor Schmitt
Impressive Conductor
The young conductor, Gisèle Ben-Dor, displayed impressive
leadership and authority, together with an ability to
influence orchestral sound, which yesterday was pliable
and tender, even exotic ... She created a magical sonic
world, bringing out exquisite orchestral colors, as
well as the work's full spiritual beauty in marvelous
sound landscapes (Ravel's Mother Goose Suite) ... The
audience was exhilirated.
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