Christopher Lambton

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Christopher Lambton writes about music when he is not looking after woodland or chopping firewood

Articles By Christopher Lambton

St Mary's Music School, RSNO, Søndergård, Usher Hall, Edinburgh review - a shining role for young choristers Wednesday, 20 March 2024 Read more...	MacMillan's Christmas Oratorio, Lois, Williams, RSNO, MacMillan, Usher Hall, Edinburgh – a great composer at the top of his game Monday, 27 November 2023 Read more...
Scottish Chamber Orchestra, Currie, Queen’s Hall, Edinburgh review - maximum minimalism Saturday, 11 November 2023 Read more...	Bach B Minor Mass, SCO & Chorus, Egarr, Usher Hall, Edinburgh - smiling faces all round Saturday, 14 October 2023 Read more...
Tannhäuser, Deutsche Oper Berlin, Edinburgh International Festival 2023 - compelling concert Wagner Saturday, 26 August 2023 Read more...	Wang, Oslo Philharmonic, Mäkelä, Edinburgh International Festival 2023 review - sparkling concertos, bleak Shostakovich Thursday, 24 August 2023 Read more...
Turangalîla-Symphonie, LSO, Rattle, Edinburgh International Festival 2023 review - impressive climax to residency Monday, 21 August 2023 Read more...	Ein Deutsches Requiem, SCO, Emelyanychev, Usher Hall, Edinburgh review - immaculate, but lacking soul Wednesday, 17 May 2023 Read more...
Shibe, NYOS, Larsen-Maguire, Usher Hall, Edinburgh - young Scottish musicians storm the heights Saturday, 15 April 2023 Read more...	St Mary’s Music School, RSNO, New, Usher Hall, Edinburgh review - a cornucopia of delights Wednesday, 08 March 2023 Read more...
Esfahani, RSNO, Søndergård, Usher Hall, Edinburgh review - music meets machine Wednesday, 12 October 2022 Read more...	Batiashvili, Philadelphia Orchestra, Nézet-Séguin, Edinburgh International Festival 2022 review - classy playing, mismatched programme Monday, 29 August 2022 Read more...
Salome, Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra, Gardner, Edinburgh International Festival 2022 review - orchestral majesty triumphs Wednesday, 17 August 2022 Read more...	Rusalka, Edinburgh International Festival 2022 review - sumptuous rendition of a watery fable Thursday, 11 August 2022 Read more...
RSNO, RCOS Students, Søndergård, Usher Hall, Edinburgh - a massive gesture of solidarity Monday, 02 May 2022 Read more...	Gillam, NYOS, Hasan, Usher Hall, Edinburgh - stunning variety from the new generation Monday, 18 April 2022 Read more...

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