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At the emotional centre - Nicolas Altstaedt

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Reviewed at The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester on 6 October 2011
Elgar, Introduction and Allegro for strings, Op.47
Elgar, Cello Concerto in E minor, Op.85
Elgar, Elegy for string orchestra, Op.58
Elgar, Enigma Variations on an Original Theme for Orchestra, Op.36
Sir Andrew Davis, Conductor
Nicolas Altstaedt, Cello
Wagner and Strauss from Sarah Wegener and the BBC Philharmonic
****1
Watery worlds, rhythmic fire from Brauß and Hickox with the BBC
****1
BBC Phil's Bluebeard's Castle eclipsed by Boulanger and Kodály
****1
Questions, answers and city nights: Storgårds and the BBC Philharmonic
****1
John Storgårds leads the BBC Philharmonic through Shostakovich
****1
Thunderous Mahler from Elena Schwarz and the BBC Philharmonic
****1
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