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Tragedy and triumph: Brahms and Szymanowski from the LSO

By Madelaine Jones, 17 October 2012
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Reviewed at Barbican Hall, London on 13 October 2012
Programme
Brahms, Symphony no. 2 in D major, Op.73
Brahms, Tragic Overture, Op.81
Szymanowski, Symphony no. 2 in B flat major, Op.19
Performers
London Symphony Orchestra
Valery Gergiev, Conductor
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Madelaine Jones
Madelaine Jones
Madelaine is a pianist and writer studying at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance. As a winner of the Gladys Puttick Improvisation Competition as part of a dance-piano duo, she has an active interest in cross-arts collaboration. Visit here to find out more.