“It may be because Beethoven was once the key to classical music for the new Chief Conductor. That he listened to him non-stop in his room and really took it in. It’s almost as if he’s dancing with Beethoven on the stand…

“It comes down to the “how”: The way the Philharmonie played under the new Principal Conductor Fawzi Haimor was simply intoxicating. The result: a diversely dazzling, precise and detailed audible sound, presented with brilliant playing and swinging mood. And when needed even with a bang. Fawzi Haimor’s first New Year concert…

“What followed was a performance in which the orchestra and the conductor sparkled of joy of playing.”