The shortcomings of London’s Royal Festival Hall are well known, but Lang Lang’s second RFH recital was surely asking for trouble. He, Mischa Maisky and Vadim Repin were fighting a losing battle against the huge hall, a really unsuitable venue for a piano trio. Surprisingly, Lang Lang emerged as the strongest of the ensemble, far better than the lacklustre Repin who never seemed comfortable. Still, the audience gave it a standing ovation, so what do I know? You can read my full review at Classical source.
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