Magdalene Ho
A musical genius in paradise
A standing ovation for Magdalene Ho on the Walton’s estate of La Mortella ……..The artistic director Lina Tufano exclaiming that she is one of the greatest talents to have ever graced this paradise.
After Beethoven’s seemingly innocuous ‘A Thérèse’ sonata that in her hands was of Serkin like intensity.
Nocturnes by Fauré where the composers somewhat inconclusive final uterrings were today given a burning intensity and glowing aristocratic meaning.
Brahms’ elusive op 116 were a passionate outpouring of dynamic drive but even more of intimate confessions of sublime beauty.
An encore of Liszt’s Tarantella was a breathtaking homage to Naples that had welcomed this genius of the piano with open arms.
A programme that I had heard recently in London and had written an appreciation as well as including the video recording from that other remarkable oasis for young musicians that is St Mary’s.
