"In the Concerto No. 5 “Emperor” of Beethoven, Joaquín Achúcarro showed a more classic, concise, balanced and crystal vision of the author, at least in the first two timings, in which the conductor controlled the rhythm and dynamic orchestral speech, letting arrive the exquisite and clear sound of the soloist. The best example of Achúcarro came with the encore. The Nocturne No. 2 by Chopin got to the heart because the soloist lets the music flow naturally."

Joaquin Achucarro receiving the applause from the large audience of the Miguel Delibes Hall in Valladolid, under the look of the happy eyes of conductor John Nelson.

From left to right: John Nelson, Anita Nelson, Gonzalo Augusto, Joaquín Achúcarro, Emma Jiménez and Félix Alcaráz.