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Charmless fairy tales: Pappano and the LSO

By Kevin W Ng, 16 October 2014
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Reviewed at Barbican Hall, London on 16 October 2014
Programme
Ravel, Ma mère l'Oye (Mother Goose)
Bartók, Violin Concerto no. 1, Sz 36
Tchaikovsky, The Nutcracker, Op.71: Act 2
Performers
London Symphony Orchestra
Sir Antonio Pappano, Conductor
Janine Jansen, Violin
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Kevin W Ng
Kevin W Ng

Kevin writes about music and culture, with a focus on opera. Originally trained as a violinist, he has a particular interest in 20th-century music. He is currently based in New York City.