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The Ultimate Romantic: BBCSSO uncovers Lélio, a Berlioz rarity

By David Smythe, 17 February 2019

BBCSSO’s contributes to Berlioz – The Ultimate Romantic with a swaggering Waverley Overture, Dramatic Death of Cleopatra and an intriguing performance of Lélio, or what happened after Symphonie Fantastique.

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Glasgow

17 Feb 2019

The Ultimate Romantic: BBCSSO uncovers Lélio, a Berlioz rarity

By David Smythe

Edinburgh

Young singers on show in Edinburgh sing arias inspired by Sir Walter Scott

By David Smythe, 07 February 2014

Scottish Opera Orchestra and Royal Conservatiore of Scotland showcase singers trained and training in Scotland, tackling repertoire influenced by Sir Walter Scott.

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Edinburgh

07 Feb 2014

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and Scottish Opera

By David Smythe

London

Uncanny, surpassing Berlioz from Gergiev and the LSO

By George Slater-Walker, 31 October 2013

A smattering of confused applause greeted gay rights activist Peter Tatchell to the Barbican Hall’s stage before the first instalment of the London Symphony Orchestra’s Berlioz cycle under Valery Gergiev.

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London

31 Oct 2013

Uncanny, surpassing Berlioz from Gergiev and the LSO

By George Slater-Walker