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Thomas Søndergård and the RSNO: Mahler 9 teetering on the edge of the abyss

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“breaking the spell with applause felt like a crime”
Reviewed at Usher Hall, Edinburgh on 21 February 2025
Mahler, Symphony no. 9 in D major
Thomas Søndergård, Conductor
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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