Cadogan Hall, London
The orchestra that has so often commissioned Philip Glass’s writing gave an expressive reading of his Ninth symphony under Dennis Russell Davies
He only began composing symphonies in his mid-50s, yet 24 years later, Philip Glass is already working on his 11th, having passed the psychologically important hurdle of his Ninth in 2011.
A substantial piece in three movements, totalling 50 minutes, it was presented here by the Bruckner Orchester Linz under its chief conductor, Dennis Russell Davies. The orchestra has been responsible for commissioning and premiering more of Glass’s symphonic works than any other organisations or individuals.
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