Review: Bennett: Orchestral Works, Vol. 5 (Jonathan Aasgaard, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, John Wilson)
Exuberant, colourful performances, introducing a gorgeous cello concerto.
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.
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