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Fireworks of the right kind from Matsuev, Temirkanov & the Philharmonia

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“Temirkanov’s no-nonsense approach was immediately evident”
Reviewed at Royal Festival Hall, London on 4 October 2015
Tchaikovsky, Piano Concerto no. 1 in B flat minor, Op.23
Brahms, Symphony no. 4 in E minor, Op.98
Yuri Temirkanov, Conductor
Denis Matsuev, Piano
A Resurrection for the ages: Kent Nagano conducts the Philharmonia
*****
A brilliant UK premiere of John Adams’ After the Fall
****1
Renes replaces Runnicles in a remarkable Philharmonia Bruckner 8
****1
Karpman’s opera Balls tells a great story, but overshoots the line
**111
Giltburg and Foster celebrate the Philharmonia’s 80th birthday
****1
Paavo Järvi and the Philharmonia: a debut and a swansong
****1
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