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Runnicles and Smith master an all-French program in Atlanta

By William E Ford, 27 May 2017
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“A shimmering performance”
Reviewed at Atlanta Symphony Hall, Atlanta on 25 May 2017
Programme
Debussy, Nocturnes, L 91
Jolivet, Concerto for flute and strings
Fauré, Requiem, Op.48
Performers
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Christina Smith, Flute
Kim-Lillian Strebel, Soprano
Matthew Worth, Baritone
Sir Donald Runnicles, Conductor
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus
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William E Ford
William E Ford
William has enjoyed classical music for over five decades. He is a frequent concertgoer and blogs about classical music . He has a YouTube channel in which he interviews a variety of people in the world of music, such as composers, musicians, writers, and artistic directors. William is a clinical psychologist.