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A dynamic and forceful performance of Shostakovich's Violin Concerto no. 2 is the highlight in a concert that also features an elegant little Sibelius opening and two of Strauss' tone poems.

An unusually fresh reading of the Pastoral Symphony complemented a world premiere by Singaporean composer Zechariah Go and an exuberant performance of Shostakovich's Second Violin Concerto.

In this Russian-based programme, Christian Tetzlaff gave a commanding performance of Shostakovich's troubled final concerto, while Karina Canellakis and the LPO eschewed the dark corners and crevices of Tchaikovsky's Fourth Symphony.

Colorful works by Mussorgsky, Dutilleux, and Ravel surround Shostakovich’s gray Soviet-era Violin Concerto no. 2.

Jakub Hrůša proves to be a musician who can put his personal inspiring stamp on each music piece he conducts.