Thus Spake Zarathustra: A thrilling evening from the Sydney Symphony Orchestra

Von Oliver Brett, 25 Februar 2012

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Rezensierte Veranstaltung: Sydney Opera House: Concert Hall, Sydney, am 24 Februar 2012

Beethoven, Coriolan-Ouvertüre, Op.62

Brahms, Violinkonzert in D-Dur, Op.77

Strauss R., Also sprach Zarathustra, Op.30

Vladimir Ashkenazy, Musikalische Leitung

Lisa Batiashvili, Violine

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Oliver Brett

Oliver Brett is a professional organist, pianist, teacher and choral conductor. He held positions at King's College Cambridge, Westminster Cathedral and Durham Cathedral, and is currently Assistant Director of Music at St Mary's RC Cathedral in Sydney, Australia. He loves classical music of all genres.