Victor Braojos at St Mary’s Perivale
The intelligence and aristocratic authority of a true musician
Some very musicianly and intelligent playing from Víctor Braojos as you would expect from the class of Martin Roscoe at the Guildhall where Victor now holds a junior fellowship. A fascinating programme that as he so eloquently told us was based of improvisation and free form.
Opening with the beautiful belcanto of Schubert’s G flat impromptu his credentials were immediately revealed in a performance of simplicity and beauty. A sense of balance that allowed the melodic line to sing so eloquently over the crystal clear flowing accompaniment. There was subdued passion and ravishing moments but above all an aristocratic sense style keeping the tempo until the final poignant notes with masterly control and intelligence.
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