Sydney Symphony tackles Shostakovich's “Leningrad” Symphony

By Tony Burke, 09 May 2016

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Reviewed at Sydney Opera House: Concert Hall, Sydney on 6 May 2016

Stanhope, Dawn and Darkness

Tchaikovsky, Variations on a Rococo Theme in A major, for cello and orchestra, Op.33

Sollima, Lamentatio (Encore)

Shostakovich, Symphony no. 7 in C major, "Leningrad" Op.60

Narek Hakhnazaryan, Cello

Sydney Symphony Orchestra

Oleg Caetani, Conductor

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Tony Burke

Tony worked in medicine for many years, having his own GP practice in New South Wales. He plays piano and is an enthusiastic concert-goer, his travels often taking him to Edinburgh in the (UK) summers.

Caetani and the Sydney Symphony tackle Shostakovich's “Leningrad” Symphony