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A thrilling Russian return to the concert hall for Søndergård and the RSNO

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“the RSNO illustrated this Russian fairy tale vividly”
Reviewed at Usher Hall, Edinburgh on 22 October 2021
Rooke, The Isle is Full of Noises!
Shostakovich, Festive Overture in A major for orchestra, Op.96
Tchaikovsky, Variations on a Rococo Theme in A major, for cello and orchestra, Op.33
Stravinsky, The Firebird
Thomas Søndergård, Conductor
Bruno Delepelaire, Cello
Kristiina Poska makes an exciting return to conduct the RSNO
***11
Felix Klieser plays Strauss with the RSNO, before Bruckner exodus
****1
Giedrė Šlekytė conducts the RSNO in passionate, exciting Mahler
****1
Mahler magic: RSNO opens season with the Seventh Symphony
****1
A dramatic, declamatory Elijah closes the 2025 Edinburgh Festival
****1
Triumphant Tavener opens the Edinburgh International Festival
*****
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