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| Witold Lutosławski |
The Philharmonia’s Woven Words series, celebrating the
centenary of Polish composer Witold Lutosławski,
came to an end on Thursday with a concert that included the haunting nocturnal orchestral
song Les espaces du sommeil and the
ferocious Fourth Symphony:
“Even without its concentrated and
compelling narrative of mounting violence, Lutosławski’s
Fourth would be remarkable for the sounds it conjures: rippling harp motifs,
impossibly rich string textures and molten brassy climaxes. But it grips with
its anguished momentum, seeming surprisingly close to the stark and enigmatic
concerns of Shostakovich more brutalised symphonies. Its pull was only
strengthened by the Philharmonia’s effortless and dazzlingly colourful playing
and the force of Salonen’s no-holds-barred conducting. How can this remarkable
symphony be such a concert hall rarity?”
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