Perfection...

From time-to-time, almost every measuring system needs to be recalibrated to ensure accuracy. Last evening's concert at the Lied Center in Lincoln (NE) will prompt a recalibration of my quality rating scales for symphonic performances. The concert began about half an hour late as a result of the late arrival of the Mariinsky Theatre Orchestra into Lincoln.  The orchestra tuned backstage and the players entered together, in the European manner. It also spared the audience from having to hear the cacophonous tuning and practicing that occurs on stage before American concerts.For the complete review, go here:  https://bachtrack.com/review-gergiev-abduraimov-mariinsky-lincoln-nebraska-october-2018