BBC Scottish and RCS in fruitful partnership in epic Shostakovich 11

Von David Smythe, 19 Juni 2023

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“icy strings softly pleading against the distant fanfare”

Rezensierte Veranstaltung: City Halls: Concert Hall, Glasgow, am 17 Juni 2023

Li, Entropy (world premiere)

Glière, Konzert für Horn und Orchester B-Dur, Op.91

Schostakowitsch, Symphonie Nr. 11 in g-Moll "Das Jahr 1905", Op.103

BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra

Martyn Brabbins, Musikalische Leitung

Emilie Godden, Musikalische Leitung

Richard Watkins, Horn

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland Musicians

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*****

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Simon Thompson, 8th February

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****1

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****1

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****1

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****1

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Peter Quantrill, 28th July

A composer-conductor's insight yields lasting rewards in Earth Dances and the Eroica at the Royal Albert Hall.

*****

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David Smythe

David the farmer was drawn into music through choirs, orchestras, taking part in and directing 'serious' opera as a student. Passionate about live classical music, particularly chamber opera, unusual pieces and events and giving the next generation the tools to engage with the classical world.