Richard Bratby

Stirring and sophisticated: RLPO, Chooi, Hindoyan, at the Philharmonic Hall, reviewed

Plus: a flat Katya Kabanova from Simon Rattle

Simon Rattle's concert performance of Katya Kabanova didn’t quite cut to the anguished, tear-stained core of the piece. Image: Mark Allen
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  • RLPO/Chooi/Hindoyan

    Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool

  • Katya Kabanova

    Barbican Hall

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