Panufnik and Shostakovich superbly delivered

By David Karlin, 09 October 2016

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“Krylov's intensity seemed increasingly to inspire the orchestra to respond in like manner”

Reviewed at Royal Festival Hall, London on 8 October 2016

Sibelius, King Christian II, Suite for orchestra, Op.27

Panufnik, Violin Concerto

Ysaÿe, Violin Sonata no. 2 in A minor, Op.27 no.2 (Obsession – Prelude: Poco vivace)

Shostakovich, Symphony no. 5 in D minor, Op.47

Thomas Søndergård, Conductor

Sergei Krylov, Violin

London Philharmonic Orchestra

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David Karlin

David is a co-founder of Bachtrack. He is a musical omnivore interested in almost all types of music, but with a particular love of Italian opera. You can contact him from this link.

Panufnik and Shostakovich superbly delivered by Krylov, Søndergard and the LPO