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Stravinsky and Shostakovich from the Rotterdam Philharmonic

By Renée Reitsma, 30 January 2012
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Reviewed at De Doelen: Grote Zaal, Rotterdam on 27 January 2012
Programme
Stravinsky, Scherzo fantastique, Op.3
Shostakovich, Cello Concerto no. 1 in E flat major, Op.107
Shostakovich, Symphony no. 10 in E minor, Op.93
Performers
Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra
François-Xavier Roth, Conductor
Daniel Müller-Schott, Cello
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Renée Reitsma
Renée Reitsma
Renée lives in Essex and is a PhD student in Philosophy. She loves all sorts of classical and non-classical music, but has a particular love for Dmitri Shostakovich. She is in charge of the Heavy Symphonic playlist at Dutch classical music site 24classics and blogs here.