I don’t think it would be hyperbolic to say that the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra’s performance conducted by Karina Canellakis was the best performance of the Leonore Overture No. 3 that I’ve ever heard live in concert. It was vibrant, vivacious, exciting, dramatic, and a lot more fun to listen to than most of the performances that I’ve heard. It felt very fresh and the orchestra was very together, creating a sharp and clear sound that really brought the piece to life.
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