Review: Thomas Adès: Orchestral Suites (London Philharmonic Orchestra, Thomas Adès)
Adès suites: alternately shocking, magic, and a hell of a lot of fun.
Phillip Scott is a long-time reviewer for Limelight and US music journal Fanfare. He has written four novels and the scores of several children’s shows for Monkey Baa Theatre Company. He is best known for his work as performer, writer and Musical Director for The Wharf Revue.
Adès suites: alternately shocking, magic, and a hell of a lot of fun.
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