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Royal Liverpool Philharmonic play Mozart, Elgar and Brahms in Reading

By Edward Whitney, 25 January 2014
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Reviewed at The Hexagon, Reading on 24 January 2014
Programme
Mozart, Don Giovanni, K527: Overture
Elgar, Enigma Variations on an Original Theme for Orchestra, Op.36
Brahms, Symphony no. 3 in F major, Op.90
Performers
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra
Vasily Petrenko, Conductor
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Edward Whitney
Edward Whitney
Edward is a trombonist, writer and critic based in Reading. He has an interest in small-scale arts projects and assists with a number of grassroots music groups. He is a supporter of amateur music and participation at every level.