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A near-perfect Mahler 3 from the BBC Philharmonic and John Storgårds

John Storgårds conducts the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra
© Chris Payne
The BBC Philharmonic Orchestra in Bridgewater Hall
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“unfolding paragraphs of music spoke with utmost eloquence”
Reviewed at The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester on 14 June 2025
Mahler, Symphony no. 3 in D minor
John Storgårds, Conductor
Jess Dandy, Contralto
The Hallé Choir
CBSO Children's Chorus
CBSO Youth Chorus
Wagner and Strauss from Sarah Wegener and the BBC Philharmonic
****1
Watery worlds, rhythmic fire from Brauß and Hickox with the BBC
****1
BBC Phil's Bluebeard's Castle eclipsed by Boulanger and Kodály
****1
Questions, answers and city nights: Storgårds and the BBC Philharmonic
****1
John Storgårds leads the BBC Philharmonic through Shostakovich
****1
Thunderous Mahler from Elena Schwarz and the BBC Philharmonic
****1
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