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Composer of the Week: Rachmaninov

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In the last of this week's programmes, Donald Macleod introduces Rachmaninov's final orchestral work, the Symphonic Dances. Rachmaninov composed the piece in an airy studio overlooking Long Island Sound in the USA, where he lived while recovering from a minor operation.

Tchaikovsky, arr Rachmaninov Lullaby, Op 16 No 1
Sergei Rachmaninov (piano)
Rachmaninov Symphonic Dances Philadelphia Orchestra, conductor Eugene Ormandy
Blessed Art Thou, Lord (Vespers) St Petersburg Cappella, director Vladislav Chernushenko
Bach, arr Rachmaninov Prelude, Gavotte and Gigue
Sergei Rachmaninov (piano)

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Donald Macleod
Source: Radio Times

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