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graham rickson

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Graham, who writes on classical music, lives in Leeds.

Articles By Graham Rickson

Classical CDs Weekly: Adams, Bach, Brahms

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Macbeth, Opera North

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Classical CDs Weekly: Mahler, New Year's Day Concert, Bjarte Eike

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Classical CDs Weekly: Roxanna Panufnik, Penderecki, eX

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Classical CDs Weekly: Delius, Hindemith, Holst, Claudia Corona

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The Girl of the Golden West, Opera North

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Classical CDs Weekly: Britten, Rachmaninov, Mariann Marczi

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Classical CDs Weekly: Stravinsky, Tchaikovsky, Hilliard Ensemble

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National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain, Daniel, Leeds Town Hall

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Classical CDs Weekly: Ramon Humet, Mozart, Ronald Stevenson

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Classical CDs Weekly: Reginald King, Poulenc, Strauss

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Classical CDs Weekly: Tchaikovsky, Harry Christophers, 4 Girls 4 Harps

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Classical CDs Weekly: Bach, Berlioz, Ensemble Galilei

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Stott, Orchestra of Opera North, Farnes, Leeds Town Hall

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Classical CDs Weekly: Britten, Hindemith, The Quadriga Consort

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CD: Musical Gifts from Joshua Bell and Friends

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