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Jubilant Glass and impassioned Mahler from Jaap van Zweden and the NY Philharmonic

By Vishnu Bachani, 24 September 2017
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“the frenetic dialogue between strings and brass were full of palpable frisson”
Reviewed at Lincoln Center: Wu Tsai Theater, David Geffen Hall, New York City on 22 September 2017
Programme
Glass, Double Concerto for Two Pianos and Orchestra (NY première)
Mahler, Symphony no. 5 in C sharp minor
Performers
Jaap van Zweden, Conductor
Katia Labèque, Piano
Marielle Labèque, Piano
New York Philharmonic
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Vishnu Bachani
Vishnu Bachani
Dividing his time between New York and London, Vishnu Bachani is a recent graduate of New York University in mathematics and music. Interested in tonal music theory and analysis, he has written for The Bruckner Journal and New York Classical Review and has completed analytical research on music ranging from Wagner and Bruckner to Radiohead and Massive Attack, which he regularly posts on his website. Some cherished musicians include J.S. Bach, Gustav Mahler, and Meshuggah.