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A dramatic Leningrad Symphony from the Tokyo City Philharmonic at Opera City

Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall
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Haruma Sato, Ken Takaseki and the Tokyo City Philharmonic Orchestra
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Ken Takaseki conducts the Tokyo City Philharmonic Orchestra
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By David Karlin, 19 March 2023
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“orchestral music at its most blood-pumpingly thrilling”
Reviewed at Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall, Tokyo on 18 March 2023
Programme
Kabalevsky, Cello Concerto no. 1 in G minor, Op.49
Shostakovich, Symphony no. 7 in C major, "Leningrad" Op.60
Performers
Ken Takaseki, Conductor
Haruma Sato, Cello
Tokyo City Philharmonic Orchestra
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David Karlin
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David is a co-founder of Bachtrack. He is a musical omnivore interested in almost all types of music, but with a particular love of Italian opera. You can contact him from this link.