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A welcome return to the Philharmonia Orchestra by Karl-Heinz Steffens

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“Werba gave a highly characterful performance of the chosen songs”
Reviewed at Royal Festival Hall, London on 5 February 2015
Mendelssohn, A Midsummer Night's Dream: Overture, Op.21
Mahler, Des Knaben Wunderhorn
Beethoven, Symphony no. 6 in F major "Pastoral", Op.68
Karl-Heinz Steffens, Conductor
Markus Werba, Baritone
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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