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The Royal Concertgebouw opens the Dublin season with a generous helping of Romantic fare

By Andrew Larkin, 29 August 2016
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“Gatti proved time and again the economic principle of minimal expenditure for maximum returns”
Reviewed at National Concert Hall: Main Stage, Dublin on 27 August 2016
Programme
Weber, Oberon: Overture
Schumann, Cello Concerto in A minor, Op.129
Casals, El cant dels Ocells (Song of the Birds)
Bruckner, Symphony no. 4 in E flat major, "Romantic", WAB 104
Performers
Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
National Youth Orchestra of Ireland
Daniele Gatti, Conductor
Sol Gabetta, Cello
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Andrew Larkin
Andrew Larkin
Andrew Larkin is a pianist, composer and teacher from Dublin. Educated at Dublin and at Cambridge, he has performed all around Europe and Mexico. He currently teaches piano and composition in Dublin.