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Battistoni and the Tokyo Philharmonic focus on Tchaikovsky and Shakespeare

Andrea Battistoni
© Tokyo Philharmonic | Takafumi Ueno
Haruma Sato and the Tokyo Philharmonic (in the same programme at Suntory Hall)
© Tokyo Philharmonic | Takafumi Ueno
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“superb solos from the wind principals and focused and energetic playing from the string section”
Reviewed at Tokyo Opera City Concert Hall, Tokyo on 16 November 2023
Tchaikovsky, The Tempest, Symphonic Fantasia in F minor, Op.18
Tchaikovsky, Variations on a Rococo Theme in A major, for cello and orchestra, Op.33
Tchaikovsky, Hamlet, Fantasy Overture in F minor, Op.67
Tchaikovsky, Romeo and Juliet, Fantasy Overture
Andrea Battistoni, Conductor
Haruma Sato, Cello
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