Obra: Doctor Atomic Symphony

The young American conductor leads propulsive readings of Ravel and John Adams in his Philadelphia Orchestra debut, and partners perfectly with soloist Augustin Hadelich in Sibelius' Violin Concerto.

A quartet of American composers drew some notable performances from the London Philharmonic Orchestra as part of the Southbank Centre’s Belief and Beyond Belief series. 

In the year of the composer's 70th birthday, Adams’ Doctor Atomic Symphony had everyone sitting up straighter.