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Lugansky and Petrenko inject new life into iconic Rachmaninov and Elgar

Vasily Petrenko conducts the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
© Andy Paradise
Nikolai Lugansky and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
© Andy Paradise
Vasily Petrenko, Nikolai Lugansky and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
© Andy Paradise
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“Lugansky reminded us precisely why this concerto is so iconic”
Reviewed at Royal Festival Hall, London on 29 October 2023
Auerbach, Icarus
Rachmaninov, Piano Concerto no. 2 in C minor, Op.18
Rachmaninov, Prelude in G sharp minor, Op.32 no.12
Elgar, Symphony no. 1 in A flat major, Op.55
Nikolai Lugansky, Piano
Vasily Petrenko, Conductor
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