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Mahler's epic Eighth a thrilling finale to RSNO's season

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Reviewed at Usher Hall, Edinburgh on 30 May 2014
Mahler, Symphony no. 8 in E flat major "Symphony of a Thousand"
Peter Oundjian, Conductor
Sarah Tynan, Soprano
Erin Wall, Soprano
Elizabeth Llewellyn, Soprano
Caitlin Hulcup, Mezzo-soprano
Simon O'Neill, Tenor
Jonathan Lemalu, Bass
Luthando Qave, Baritone
RSNO Chorus
RSNO Junior Chorus
Kristiina Poska makes an exciting return to conduct the RSNO
***11
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****1
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****1
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****1
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****1
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