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Vladimir Jurowski conducts an impressive Shostakovich Eight in Chicago

Vladimir Jurowski conducts the Chiacgo Symphony Orchestra
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Martin Helmchen and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra
© Nuccio DiNuzzo
Vladimir Jurowski conducts the Chicago Symphony Orchestra
© Nuccio DiNuzzo
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“Jurowski controlled an expansive arch anchored by three shrieking climaxes”
Reviewed at Chicago Symphony Center, Chicago on 27 April 2023
Mozart, Piano Concerto no. 25 in C major, K503
Shostakovich, Symphony no. 8 in C minor, Op.65
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Vladimir Jurowski, Conductor
Martin Helmchen, Piano
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