Idomeneo | Classical review

Usher Hall, EdinburghCharles Mackerras, who died last month, was closely associated with the international festival, where he conducted regularly from 1952 and which he later served as president. Two major concerts are being dedicated to his memory: a formal tribute from the Sydney Symphony and Scottish Chamber Orchestras is planned early next month. First, however, came this performance of Mozart's Idomeneo, which he was originally scheduled to conduct.His replacement was Roger Norrington, like...

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