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- On February 12, 2026, the London Philharmonic Orchestra presented a concert featuring Scriabin, Stravinsky, Ravel, and George Benjamin, its composer-in-residence.
- Scriabin’s The Poem of Ecstasy showcased lush strings and bold brass.
- Benjamin conducted Stravinsky’s Symphonies of Wind Instruments with precision.
- Benjamin delivered a complete rendition of Ravel’s Mother Goose.
- Benjamin’s Palimpsest I and II were performed with an unconventional orchestral layout, enhancing their visual and auditory appeal.
