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Two monuments: Alexander Melnikov and the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra play Beethoven and Walton

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“impeccable timing and silken tone”
Reviewed at Orpheum Theatre, Vancouver on 12 March 2016
Beethoven, Piano Concerto no. 5 in E flat major "Emperor", Op.73
Walton, Symphony no. 1 in B flat minor
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra
Christopher Seaman, Conductor
Alexander Melnikov, Piano
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