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January 25, 2026
LPO/Jurowski review
Royal Festival Hall, LondonRudolf Barshai’s audacious completion of Marhler’s final unfinished symphony slathers on the colour, and its diverse timbral details came over loud and clear thanks to the LPO’s playing and Vladimir Jurowski’s textural lucidity
TL;DR
- Rudolf Barshai's completion of Mahler's 10th Symphony was presented by Vladimir Jurowski and the LPO.
- Barshai's orchestration is more interventionist and colorful than Deryck Cooke's performing version.
- The performance featured a wide array of instruments, including guitar, Wagner tuba, and gongs.
- Jurowski's interpretation highlighted the symphony's emotional pain and dissonances.
- The performance successfully navigated the symphony's transition from darkness to light, conveying a sense of reconciliation.
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