Antonio Pappano led the London Symphony Orchestra at Carnegie Hall on March 5, marking the final concerts of his first US tour as music director. Refined dynamics, unity, and stellar musicians defined the evening. Walker’s Sinfonia No. 5, Bernstein’s Serenade, and Mahler’s Symphony No. 1 revealed LSO’s distinctive timbre and virtuosity, leaving a rare, unforgettable evening.
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Ruth Reinhardt led the Juilliard Orchestra at Alice Tully Hall, featuring Gaeun Kim’s passionate Martinu cello solo, superb ensemble playing, and Clara Neubauer’s Brahms solo. Reinhardt drew rich tones, creating flow across classical and modern works, offering fresh, engaging interpretations of familiar and new pieces.
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