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Avant-garde echoes meet minimalist soundscapes in Hallé concert

Jonny Greenwood © Sharyn Bellemakers | The Hallé
Jonny Greenwood’s genre-defying music is given a powerful performance by violinist Daniel Pioro and members of The Hallé Orchestra under Hugh Tieppo-Brunt.
****1
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Ballet Black: Pioneers, a double bill with bold drama and pure dance

Isabela Coracy in Nina: By Whatever Means © BIll cooper
Isabela Coracy’s performance as Nina Simone was a perfect opportunity to demonstrate that Ballet Black has a new star and she rose to the challenge with allure.
***11
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Elena Schwarz takes the BBC Phil on a boisterous countryside trip

Elena Schwarz conducts the BBC Philharmonic © BBC Philharmonic
Manchester’s Bridgewater Hall swells to the music of Stravinsky, Brahms and Beethoven as the BBC Philharmonic explores different perspectives on Classical forms. 
****1
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Deciphering the runes: a feast of Vaughan Williams from the LPO

Andrew Manze conducts the London Philharmonic Orchestra © London Philharmonic Orchestra
Vaughan Williams' Ninth Symphony is not yet an audience favourite, but Andrew Manze and the London Philharmonic Orchestra make an admirable case for the work as a masterpiece. 
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Petrenko and the LPO explore Beethoven, Sibelius and Knussen

Daniel Pioro reminds us of the qualities of Oliver Knussen's Violin Concerto, while Vasily Petrenko and the LPO see a pair of second symphonies in very different ways.
***11
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Prom 70: startling sounds from Jonny Greenwood at the Proms

An inventive programme frames new music by a genre-defying composer and guitarist in a striking late-night concert.
***11
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Music in the heart of the city: Sam McShane joins Kings Place

Sam McShane © Campbell David Parker
The eclectic London venue’s new artistic director discusses her plans for the future, finding new audiences and rooting music in a sense of place.