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BBC Symphony Orchestra/Venditti review – a fervent but lithe-limbed Stabat Mater
By Clive Paget

Royal Albert Hall, LondonNil Venditti’s animated account of Rossini’s choral work embraced its lyricism and theatricality – paired on the bill with the Proms debut of Respighi’s Church Windows

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/aug/09/bbc-symphony-orchestra-nil-venditti-stabat-mater-prom

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BBCSO/Järvi/Kavakos review – virtuosic violinist makes fiendishly light work of Tchaikovsky
By Clive Paget

Royal Albert Hall, LondonThe intricate concerto was paired with the world premiere of Dani Howard’s likable Concerto for Brass and a lush Scriabin symphony, all admirably led by Paavo Järvi

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/aug/03/bbcso-paavo-jarvi-leonidas-kavakos-review-royal-albert-hall-london-tchaikovsky-dani-howard-concerto-for-brass-scriabuin

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BBCSO/Oramo review – Turnage’s satisfying and clever Festen Suite makes UK debut
By Alexandra Coghlan

Royal Albert Hall, LondonThe festering atmosphere of Thomas Vinterberg’s film and its celebrated opera adaptation lingers in this vivid orchestration, a foil to Sibelius’s cathartic second symphony

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/jul/29/bbcso-oramo-review-royal-albert-hall-london-turnage-festen-suite-sibelius

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