I'm really looking forward to doing this piece in Mannheim. The orchestra here is full of fabulous musicians, but they're more used to playing Wagner than Gershwin - they can play "Tristan" or "Tannh�user" at the drop of a hat and a lot of them also play in Bayreuth. They're very versatile, though, and with a little help they can be at home in almost any style. And all the better if it's technically demanding: that just adds to the fun. As for the pianist, I have no worries. He'd play the whole of the Concerto in F if I let him!
Best wishes,
Michael Cook
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