Efterklang performing their critically-acclaimed breakthrough album “Parades” with the Britten Sinfonia was never going to be a disappointment, and so it was that its ethereal, at times playful majesty was splendidly recreated in the grand surroundings of the London Barbican. A more serious occasion than your typical Efterklang show- no high-fiving the audience at every conceivable interval- the band were nonetheless bedecked in commendably colourful attire (the orchestra opting, despite the insinuations of the programme, to adopt a more muted fashion style) and Casper Clausen’ sheer enthusiasm gave an endearing touch to a show that could have been too formal for its own good. Perhaps too many moments simmered when they should have soared (then again, that applies equally to the source material) but when the myriad elements came together it was glorious to behold- Mirador was utter perfection, bolstered by wonderful choral backing vocals and Cutting Ice With Snow was as powerful and beautiful as one could hope. However, they perhaps saved the best until last with the premiere of a new track from their upcoming album- more instant than their previous work without losing any of their offbeat charm, it’s made me very excited to see what potential masterpiece they come up with next.
(Photo: Anika Mottershaw)
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