Prom 65: Britten Sinfonia/Taylor/Barker – review

Royal Albert Hall, LondonWhen Martin Taylor and Guy Barker talk about their Spirit of Django Suite they like to point out that the music should "reek of nostalgia". On the Proms premiere of this Django Reinhardt-dedicated guitar concerto – performed by Taylor and his quartet, Barker's big band and the Britten Sinfonia – that unmistakeable aroma certainly permeated the hall.The suite comprised six Taylor originals inspired by Reinhardt, France and Debussy, Reinhardt's favourite classical comp...

Read full article Share article