Richard Bratby

A euphoric meat-and-two-veg programme: Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich/Paavo Jarvi, at the Proms, reviewed

Plus: an irresistible Mikado, courtesy of Charles Court Opera

A formidable display of soft power: Paavo Jarvi conducting the Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich at the Proms. Image: Andy Paradise 
issue 09 September 2023
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  • Prom 59: Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich; Prom 61: Chineke!

    Royal Albert Hall, and on BBC Sounds

  • The Mikado

    Belcombe Court, Bradford-on-Avon

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