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London Classical Review Lunchtime Recital Series A Shostakovich Sandwich On November 25th’s concert, London Winds weaved an afternoon of plucky charm by juggling Schumann’s Fanasiestücke, Op.73, a trio by Poulenc, Cinq Pièces en Trio by Ibert, and Beethoven’s Quintet in E flat. Each piece, as in the whole, began spirited and transformed into pensive and quiet, before jumping triumphantly into an allegro end. The audience was transfixed and energetic as well – a generally older crowd mixed with a few tourists and some work-lunch-break viewers –genuinely appreciative of the performance. The Lunchtime Recital Series, happening one Thursday every month, generally offers a slice of classical music brought by international and London-centric performers. A popular series for about ten years, the lunchtime concerts draw a diverse audience - for classical - and allow a small period of rest during the day. Although the concerts range in instrument from recorder and guitar to string quartets, and the composers from Bach to Shostakovich, the music withholds an energetic, uppity air. Dark, tribulation pieces and low, regal fare are never offered on these afternoons.Megan M. Retka |
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