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Japan Philharmonic Orchestra makes a rare visit to London

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Reviewed at Cadogan Hall, London on 12 April 2019
Rautavaara, In the Beginning
Elgar, Cello Concerto in E minor, Op.85
Takemitsu, Requiem for string orchestra
Sibelius, Symphony no. 2 in D major, Op.43
Japan Philharmonic Orchestra
Pietari Inkinen, Conductor
Sheku Kanneh-Mason, Cello
Japan Philharmonic sounds world class under Inkinen
****1
Big surprises from the Japan Philharmonic
****1
Excellent playing, but lacklustre conducting in Sydney
***11
Mahler's Third struggles to coalesce in Cadogan Hall
***11
Japan Philharmonic sounds world class under Inkinen
****1
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***11
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