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Classical reviews



October 30, 2024

London Philharmonic Orchestra: A Hero’s Life (Susan Elkin reviews)

Conductor: Mark Elder A concert presenting three quite different works starts with Ravel’s Mother Goose (1911), which is, of...
October 27, 2024

Philharmonia 27 October 2024 (Susan Elkin reviews)

Philharmonia Emilia Hoving Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre 27 October 2024 Emilia Hoving, one of the most fluid and...
October 26, 2024

Academy Chamber Orchestra 25 October 2024 (Susan Elkin reviews)

Academy Chamber Orchestra Trevor Pinnock Duke’s Hall, Royal Academy of Muisc 25 October 2024 It is a real privilege...
October 24, 2024

Philharmonia 24 October 2024 (Susan Elkin reviews)

Philharmonia Conductor: Marin Alsop Mezzo-soprano: Sasha Cooke Royal Festival Hall 24 October 2024   An all Mahler concert –...
October 14, 2024

The Four Bs with Robert Taub (Jeni Whittaker reviews)

Piano Concert, The Four B’s, with Robert Taub Saturday evening 12 th October 2024 at the Levinsky Hall, Plymouth...
October 12, 2024

Maidstone Symphony Orchestra 12 October 2024 (Susan Elkin reviews)

Maidstone Symphony Orchestra Mote Hall, Maidstone Leisure Centre Conductor: Brian Wright Pianist: Ariel Lanyi This concert was a neat...

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The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (Susan Elkin reviews)

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