Orchestra of the Accademia di Santa Cecilia/Antonio Pappano – review

Anvil, BasingstokeIt's a while since Italy could claim to have an orchestra that might genuinely compete with the best in Europe, but since Antonio Pappano took over at the Rome-based Accademia di Santa Cecilia in 2005, it has become a much more credible possibility. As the opening appearance of their short British tour showed, the OASC has many of the elements of a fine band, founded on a refined, responsive string section and secure firm-toned brass – even if the woodwind seems less chara...

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