A Night of Encores: Summer Concert from the Berlin Waldbühne (2003)

"In the summer months, the Berlin Philharmonic gives a concert in the Waldbühne, a large open-air park in Berlin. The concert is made up solely of pieces of music (popular and not so popular) which have been played as encores. The last five items are all Jansons favourites; Jansons has the ability to invest tremendous zest in these pieces. He is aided and abetted by Vadim Repin and the Berlin Philharmonic at their most lusty; anyone purchasing this disc is in for a treat. The Berlin Philharmonic plays superbly for Mariss Jansons, and the total artistry of Vadim Repin only adds to the total effect. Repins playing of the Paganini has to be watched to be believed, and the audience, quite justifiably, go wild at the end, causing him to repeat the piece, this time modified for even greater effect. We have imaginative camera work and superb sound to enhance our pleasure. The visual impact is substantial, with orchestra, soloist and conductor all thoroughly enjoying themselves." (John Phillips, MusicWeb Int.)