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Thrilling French fare from the LPO and Juanjo Mena

By Katy Wright, 13 November 2014
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Reviewed at Royal Festival Hall, London on 12 November 2014
Programme
Pierné, Ramuntcho (Overture and Suite)
Poulenc, Concerto for Two Pianos and Orchestra in D minor, FP 61
Ravel, Rapsodie espagnole
Debussy, La Mer
Performers
London Philharmonic Orchestra
Juanjo Mena, Conductor
Katia Labèque, Piano
Marielle Labèque, Piano
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Katy Wright
Katy Wright
As News Editor at Rhinegold, Katy contributes news pieces and longer features to publications including Classical Music, Music Teacher and International Piano (both digital and print editions). She writes on a freelance basis for publications including Sinfini Music and TEMPO.