Here's an edit in LRC using ONLY the curves tool. I:
• used the main curves portion and remapped the white point in, which brightens the image and stretches the histogram, adding contrast
• used that same curves section to add more contrast
• used the highly underrated color channels in the curves tool to add color, specifically more yellows and magentas
• used the dynamic range portion of the curves tool to deepen the shadows.
Curves is THE most powerful editing tool in any software.