Conductor Domingo Hindoyan leads the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra on a sunny journey through Spanish-infused music with their latest album, Iberia. The six pieces, spanning from late 19th to early 20th century French composers, pay homage to the era's enthusiasm for all things Spanish.
What sets this recording apart is its exceptional sonic quality and Hindoyan's measured approach. Rather than grandstanding, he lets the music speak for itself, yielding remarkably fresh results. The orchestra shines with opulent tone and distinguished solos, particularly in Chabrier's España, where the RLPO is on fire.
In contrast, Ravel's Alborada del Gracioso bursts with energy, its intricate details perfectly crafted to wriggle its hips and cock an irreverent snook. Meanwhile, Debussy's Ibéria, central to the album, comes up as a breath of fresh air – swinging, sultry, and celebratory in turn.
Throughout the album, the chemistry between Hindoyan and the RLPO is undeniable, culminating in a captivating hour and a quarter of musical sunshine that will leave listeners grinning from ear to ear.
What sets this recording apart is its exceptional sonic quality and Hindoyan's measured approach. Rather than grandstanding, he lets the music speak for itself, yielding remarkably fresh results. The orchestra shines with opulent tone and distinguished solos, particularly in Chabrier's España, where the RLPO is on fire.
In contrast, Ravel's Alborada del Gracioso bursts with energy, its intricate details perfectly crafted to wriggle its hips and cock an irreverent snook. Meanwhile, Debussy's Ibéria, central to the album, comes up as a breath of fresh air – swinging, sultry, and celebratory in turn.
Throughout the album, the chemistry between Hindoyan and the RLPO is undeniable, culminating in a captivating hour and a quarter of musical sunshine that will leave listeners grinning from ear to ear.
! The way he lets the music breathe without overthinking it is so refreshing. And can we talk about that orchestra? 
They're on point, especially in Chabrier's España - the energy is electric 
! I love how Ravel's Alborada del Gracioso brings this wild party vibe and Debussy's Ibéria just makes me wanna sway to the rhythm 
. Overall, it's like a warm hug for your soul 
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i mean, hindoyan does have a good track record with orchestras he knows how to get the best out of them and it shows in this album definitely worth checking out if your into classical music
but seriously domingo hindoyan's got skills he doesn't overplay the orchestra, lets the music breathe 
and tbh ibéria by debussy is kinda infectious 
maybe it's just me, but i'm gonna give this album a spin, might just find myself tapping my feet 
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️ masterclass - not too much drama, just lets the music breathe 
. RLPO orchestra sounds so rich & opulent 
, especially in Chabrier's España 
. Ravel's Alborada del Gracioso has me dancing 
- it's like a Spanish fiesta 
! the whole album is like a sunny day with friends 
. I'm hooked from start to finish 
the way they blend French & Spanish vibes is pure magic 
I loved how Hindoyan kept it chill, no drama just let the music do its thing 
and oh man, those solos are 
The conductor Domingo Hindoyan really outdid himself with his choice of pieces - those French composers from the late 19th and early 20th centuries are like, so underrated in my opinion. And can we talk about the sound quality? It's like, wow, it's top-notch! 
... I mean, I think Domingo Hindoyan's approach is pretty cool 
, but some parts of the recording sound a bit too polished for my taste 
, and the orchestra seems to be trying too hard in some places 
. On the other hand, Ravel's Alborada del Gracioso is just pure energy 
... I mean, he needs to let his personality shine through more! The music should be bold and flashy, you know? But at the same time, what if he does it just right and that subtlety makes all the difference? Maybe the less said, the better in this case, but it's hard not to wonder if there's a middle ground where he finds that perfect balance... or is it? 
I'm loving this new album Iberia by the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra! The conductor Domingo Hindoyan does such an amazing job of balancing the Spanish vibes with French elegance. 
I've had it on repeat since I heard it 
! And the way Hindoyan lets the music breathe, without all that drama and showmanship... it's like, trust the artists, man 
I love how each piece has its own unique vibe, from the fiery España to the sultry Ibéria. And can we talk about that debussy solo tho? It's like a breath of fresh air 
The orchestra sounds so polished and the conductor lets the music shine, no drama or fuss just pure beauty 
. I mean, it's not like he's going to be the next big thing or anything 
? I'm not buying it... yet.
and that chemistry between Hindoyan and the orchestra?