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A study in romance: David Parry and the LPO perform Mendelssohn, Chopin and Elgar

By Dominic Lowe, 10 February 2019
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“Parry pressed the work forward, capturing dramatic urgency”
Reviewed at Royal Festival Hall, London on 8 February 2019
Programme
Mendelssohn, Ruy Blas overture, Op.95
Chopin, Piano Concerto no. 1 in E minor, Op.11
Elgar, Symphony no. 2 in E flat major, Op.63
Performers
David Parry, Conductor
Vanessa Benelli Mosell, Piano
London Philharmonic Orchestra
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David ParryFelix MendelssohnFryderyk Franciszek ChopinLondon Philharmonic OrchestraPiano Concerto no. 1 in E minor, Op.11Ruy Blas overture, Op.95Sir Edward ElgarSymphony no. 2 in E flat major, Op.63Vanessa Benelli Mosell
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Dominic Lowe
Dominic Lowe
Dominic Lowe recently completed a degree in Classics, and one of his great interests is the reception of Greece and Rome in opera. A regular opera-goer since his very early teens, he is particularly keen on the hidden operatic gems of the 19th century. He is largely based in the South of England.