Work: La Mer

As gifts to the Philarmonia's 80th birthday season, Nicola Benedetti gives a barnstorming account of Elgar's Violin Concerto before Cristian Mӑcelaru gets emotionally drained by La Mer.

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Thunderous Mahler from Elena Schwarz and the BBC Philharmonic

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Rohan Shotton, 08 Nov

Elena Schwarz conducts the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra in Mahler's First Symphony, Debussy's La Mer and a rare outing for a trombone concerto.

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Salonen leads an electrifying Boulez tribute in New York

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Susan Stempleski, 03 Oct

The Philharmonic continues its celebration of the composer-conductor’s centennial with pianist Pierre-Laurent Aimard as soloist in an innovative program juxtaposing selections by the modernist maestro with pieces by Debussy.

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Bachtrack top ten: Claude Debussy

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Mark Pullinger, 22 Aug

Claude Debussy disliked the label “Impressionism”, which was used to describe many of his compositions. Impressionist or minutely detailed, enjoy our playlist of “top ten” Debussy masterpieces.

Top ten musical sunrises

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Mark Pullinger & Elisabeth Schwarz, 09 Aug

Rise and shine! Our editors Mark and Elisabeth offer a top ten playlist for your morning enjoyment...

Six works inspired by the sea

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Danny Riley, 18 Oct

We look at Peter Grimes and other works inspired by the sea.