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MacMillan première outgunned by Shostakovich at the Barbican

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“MacMillan crafts music of cinematic intensity”
Reviewed at Barbican Hall, London on 4 November 2018
MacMillan, All the Hills and Vales Along (*)
Shostakovich, Symphony no. 4 in C minor, Op.43
Ian Bostridge, Tenor
Gianandrea Noseda, Conductor
London Symphony Chorus
Simon Halsey, Choirmaster / chorus director
National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain
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****1
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****1
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***11
Borodin steps into the symphonic limelight: Noseda and the LSO
****1
Rattle and the LSO sell a travel package to Hungary and Spain
****1
Rare Vaughan Williams from Pappano and the LSO
****1
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