Phibbs cello concerto premiere at BBCSO Barbican concert
Joseph Phibbs's new cello concerto, premiered by Guy Johnston, provided musical cohesion for the BBC Symphony Orchestra under Clemens Schuldt at the Barbican. Read our full review.
Joseph Phibbs's new cello concerto, premiered by Guy Johnston, provided musical cohesion for the BBC Symphony Orchestra under Clemens Schuldt at the Barbican. Read our full review.
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