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Prom 63: A harmonious mix from the RSNO and Peter Oundjian

By Chris Garlick, 03 September 2015
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Reviewed at Royal Albert Hall, London on 2 September 2015
Programme
Messiaen, Hymne au Saint Sacrement, for orchestra
Mozart, Piano Concerto no. 27 in B flat major, K595
Shostakovich, Dances of the Dolls
Bruckner, Symphony no. 7 in E major, WAB 107
Performers
Igor Levit, Piano
Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Peter Oundjian, Conductor
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Chris Garlick
Chris Garlick
Chris Garlick is the co-founder of Signal Gallery in Hoxton. His first degree was in music, training as a classical composer. Chris has written about art frequently in Art of England magazine, Artist and Illustrator for online blogs.