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Spectacular Saint-Saëns from Trpčeski at the RSNO’s Valentine’s Concert

Simon Trpčeski, Thomas Søndergård and the RSNO
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“Trpčeski made the opening solo feel like an organ improvisation by Reger or Rheinberger”
Reviewed at Usher Hall, Edinburgh on 16 February 2024
Szymanowski, Król Rger: Suite (arr. Farrington)
Saint-Saëns, Piano Concerto no. 2 in G minor, Op.22
Prokofiev, Romeo and Juliet: excerpts
Thomas Søndergård, Conductor
Simon Trpčeski, Piano
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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