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Schlicht und groß: Beethovens Fünfte unter David Afkham

By Katharina Hogrefe, 13 May 2016
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Reviewed at Gothenburg Concert Hall: Stenhammarsalen, Gothenburg on 12 May 2016
Programme
Stephan, Music for orchestra
Bartók, Violin Concerto no. 1, Sz 36
Beethoven, Symphony no. 5 in C minor, Op.67
Performers
Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra
David Afkham, Conductor
Sergei Krylov, Violin
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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.