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From deep space to Romantic sweep: Sir Stephen Hough and the Iceland Symphony

Stephen Hough, Eva Ollikainen and the Iceland Symphony Orchestra
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The Iceland Symphony in Cadogan Hall
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Anna Thorvaldsdottir and the Iceland Symphony Orchestra
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“a demonic level of concentration with complete economy of means”
Reviewed at Cadogan Hall, London on 20 April 2023
Thorvaldsdottir, Metacosmos
Rachmaninov, Piano Concerto no. 2 in C minor, Op.18
Grieg, Lyric Pieces: Notturno, Op.54 no.4
Tchaikovsky, Symphony no. 5 in E minor, Op.64
Eva Ollikainen, Conductor
Sir Stephen Hough, Piano
Ólafsson, Adès and the Iceland Symphony Orchestra kickstart the planet
****1
Iceland Symphony demonstrates its mettle in UK debut tour
***11
Iceland Symphony Orchestra in Gothenburg
****1
Iceland Symphony's Scenic Debut
***11
Dark Music Days in Reykjavik
Musik wie Feuer und Eis: das Iceland Symphony Orchestra in München
****1
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