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Prom 23: Runnicles' mixed programme of McLeod, Beethoven and Mozart doesn't quite add up

By Julia Savage, 06 August 2014
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Reviewed at Royal Albert Hall, London on 3 August 2014
Programme
McLeod, The Sun Dances (London première)
Beethoven, Symphony no. 4 in B flat major, Op.60
Mozart, Requiem in D minor, K626 (compl. Robert D Levin)
Performers
Carolyn Sampson, Soprano
Christine Rice, Mezzo-soprano
Jeremy Ovenden, Tenor
Neal Davies, Bass
National Youth Choir of Scotland
BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra
Sir Donald Runnicles, Conductor
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Julia Savage
Julia Savage
Julia works behind the scenes at Westminster Abbey as a PA. Outside of her job, she sings with a variety of ensembles in London and further afield, and undertakes freelance editorial and writing projects – from concert programmes to tasting notes.