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The Belgian conductor talks about premiering a new piece written by Arvo Pärt in tribute to the painter
The solo voices of Collegium Vocale Gent, directed by Philippe Herreweghe, turn the emotions on a sixpence
Perfectly detailed performances of two of the Russian composer’s most important late works
A pale reproduction of a once-great piece of social criticism, dwarfed in a vast industrial setting
The ‘tears of St Peter’ resonated powerfully with the austere surroundings of Greyfriars Kirk
Symphonies are paired with superb choral singing and handsomely blended performances
Philippe Herreweghe and his choir was always looking inward to the heart of the music
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