Freya Waley-Cohen's 'Mother Tongue' captures the essence of cultural history through language across its four movements, although its wild nature obscures this narrative.
Pianist Vikingur Olaffson's encore—a unique arrangement of an Icelandic folk song—created astounding tonal colours, leading some to believe multiple instruments were being played.
The London Philharmonic Orchestra, under Edward Gardner, showed remarkable skill in executing the technically demanding 'Mother Tongue,' despite its turbulent character.
The audience at Royal Festival Hall were clearly captivated by Olaffson's performance, especially his encore, which filled the space with admiration and whispers of praise.
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