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Rafael Payare ignites a turbocharged Beethoven 9 with Montreal's OSM

Rafael Payare
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Chœur and Orchestre symphonique de Montréal
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Reviewed at Maison symphonique, Montreal on 31 May 2022
Brahms, Schicksalslied (Song of Destiny) for Chorus and Orchestra, Op.54
Beethoven, Symphony no. 9 in D minor "Choral", Op.125
Karina Gauvin, Soprano
Michèle Losier, Mezzo-soprano
Frédéric Antoun, Tenor
Ryan Speedo Green, Bass-baritone
Chœur de l'OSM
Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal
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