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Ray Chen entertains in an uneven night for the Orozco-Estrada and the LPO

By David Karlin, 01 December 2018
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Reviewed at Royal Festival Hall, London on 30 November 2018
Programme
Blacher, Orchestral Variations on a theme by Paganini
Bruch, Violin Concerto no. 1 in G minor, Op.26
Lyadov, The Enchanted Lake, Op.62
Lyadov, Baba-Yaga, Op.56
Lyadov, Kikimora, Op.63
Mussorgsky, Pictures at an Exhibition
Performers
Andrés Orozco-Estrada, Conductor
Ray Chen, Violin
London Philharmonic Orchestra
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Anatoly Konstantinovich LyadovAndrés Orozco-EstradaBaba-Yaga, Op.56Boris BlacherKikimora, Op.63London Philharmonic OrchestraMax BruchModest Petrovich MussorgskyOrchestral Variations on a theme by PaganiniPictures at an ExhibitionRay ChenThe Enchanted Lake, Op.62Violin Concerto no. 1 in G minor, Op.26
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