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Manacorda’s thrills and spills at Prom 72

Plus: Sir Antonio Pappano showcases his charismatic command over the London Symphony Orchestra at the Barbican

Antonello Manacorda conducts the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment at Prom 72. (Credit: BBC/Chris Christodoulou)

  • Prom 72: Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Manacorda

    Royal Albert Hall

  • Wang, Lapwood, London Symphony Orchestra, Pappano

    Barbican Hall

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