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Beth Taylor’s commanding Sea Pictures the highlight of the LPO’s all-Elgar evening

Beth Taylor, Edward Gardner and the London Philharmonic Orchestra
© Mark Allan Photography
Edward Gardner conducts the London Philharmonic Orchestra
© Mark Allan Photography
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“a superlative performance”
Reviewed at Royal Festival Hall, London on 26 November 2025
Elgar, In the South (Alassio) - Concert Overture for orchestra, Op.50
Elgar, Sea Pictures, Op.37
Elgar, Sospiri for string orchestra and harp, Op.70
Elgar, Enigma Variations on an Original Theme for Orchestra, Op.36
Edward Gardner, Conductor
Beth Taylor, Mezzo-soprano
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