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The Koussevitzky Legacy

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Koussevitzky Foundation Commissions: 1945-47
Humphrey Burton presents the penultimate programme of his 12-part series reflecting the legacy of the great Russian maestro and patron Serge Koussevitzky (1874-1951). With contributions from
Harold Shapero and Oliver Knussen.
Diamond Symphony No 4 Seattle SO/
Gerard Schwarz
Shapero Symphony for classical orchestra
Los Angeles PO/ Andre Previn
Schoenberg A Survivor from Warsaw
Sherrill Milnes (narrator) New England
Conservatory Chorus
Boston SO/Erich Leinsdorf Piston Symphony No 3 Eastman-Rochester
Orchestra/Howard Hanson Discs

Contributors

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Humphrey Burton
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Serge Koussevitzky
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Harold Shapero
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Oliver Knussen.
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Gerard Schwarz
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Shapero Symphony
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Andre Previn
Source: Radio Times

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