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The RSNO play Britten, Shostakovich and Dvořák with Oundjian

By Alan Coady, 10 November 2013
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Reviewed at Usher Hall, Edinburgh on 11 October 2013
Programme
Britten, The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra, Op.34
Shostakovich, Cello Concerto no. 1 in E flat major, Op.107
Dvořák, Symphony no. 7 in D minor, Op.70
Performers
Peter Oundjian, Conductor
Sol Gabetta, Cello
Royal Scottish National Orchestra
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Alan Coady
Alan Coady
Alan has taught classical guitar in East Lothian schools since 1982. A graduate in Music of the then Huddersfield Polytechnic, he has a soft spot for the contemporary. He also writes a Musical Blog, where the special interest is the intersection of music/language/science.