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RSNO and Thomas Søndergård shine in fiery Stravinsky and powerful Rachmaninov

By David Smythe, 20 February 2022
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“Søndergård kept the mood mellow, letting the tunes swell and retreat like waves on the shore”
Reviewed at Usher Hall, Edinburgh on 18 February 2022
Programme
Metselaar, Into the Living Mountain
Stravinsky, Violin Concerto in D major
Rachmaninov, Symphony no. 2 in E minor, Op.27
Performers
Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Thomas Søndergård, Conductor
Patricia Kopatchinskaja, Violin
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David Smythe
David Smythe
David the farmer was drawn into music through choirs, orchestras, taking part in and directing 'serious' opera as a student. Passionate about live classical music, particularly chamber opera, unusual pieces and events and giving the next generation the tools to engage with the classical world.