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RSNO plays American classics for the Bernstein centenary

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“Strings announced the opening theme with grandeur and sweep that sounded positively cinematic”
Reviewed at Usher Hall, Edinburgh on 27 April 2018
Bernstein, Chichester Psalms
Gershwin, Rhapsody in Blue
Bernstein, West Side Story: Symphonic Dances
Barber, Symphony no. 1, Op.9
Cristian Măcelaru, Conductor
George Li, Piano
RSNO Chorus
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***11
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****1
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****1
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****1
A dramatic, declamatory Elijah closes the 2025 Edinburgh Festival
****1
Triumphant Tavener opens the Edinburgh International Festival
*****
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