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The Mariinsky Orchestra excels in an all Russian programme in Birmingham

By Robert Gainer, 13 October 2017
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Reviewed at Symphony Hall, Birmingham on 12 October 2017
Programme
Rimsky-Korsakov, The Golden Cockerel Suite
Prokofiev, Piano Concerto no. 2 in G minor, Op.16
Rachmaninov, Symphonic Dances, Op.45
Performers
Mariinsky Theatre Orchestra
Valery Gergiev, Conductor
Denis Matsuev, Piano
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Robert Gainer
Robert Gainer
Robert Gainer has completed a BA in European Studies at the University of Warwick and an MSc in Criminology at the University of Leicester. He is currently completing further study in English and Cultural Studies, again at Warwick. He plays trumpet, cornet and flugelhorn and his musical background is in brass band and orchestra. In his spare time he enjoys writing fiction and poetry.