Review: Beethoven Symphonies 1, 2 & 3 (Australian Chamber Orchestra, Richard Tognetti)
Infectious enthusiasm is a hallmark of these vibrant performances.
Rebecca Franks is a freelance classical music writer, journalist and editor. One of the classical music critics for The Times in the UK, she previously worked for BBC Music Magazine for over a decade, first as Reviews Editor and then Managing Editor.
Infectious enthusiasm is a hallmark of these vibrant performances.
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