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Blomstedt dirigiert Brahms: Tröstliches Requiem im Göteborger Konzerthaus

By Katharina Hogrefe, 10 October 2015
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Reviewed at Gothenburg Concert Hall, Gothenburg on 9 October 2015
Programme
Brahms, Ein deutsches Requiem (A German Requiem), Op.45
Performers
Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra
Herbert Blomstedt, Conductor
Miah Persson, Soprano
Gothenburg Symphony Choir
Tobias Berndt, Bass
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Katharina Hogrefe
Katharina Hogrefe
Katharina, originally coming from Graz, is currently studying towards a degree in Materials Chemistry in Göteborg. She has a great passion for classical music from Lieder to dramatic orchestral works. She particularly likes music by Bach, Brahms and Mahler.