1/5. Donald Macleod talks to Brian Morton , author of a new book about Shostakovich, about how the composer managed to survive under the communist regime by playing a part - that of the "yurodivy" or Holy Fool.
The Fool's Songs (King Lear excerpts) David Wilson Johnson (baritone), CBSO, conductor Mark Elder
Overture on Russian and Kyrgyz Themes Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, conductor Enrique Batiz Piano Quintet, Op 57
Beaux Arts Trio, Eugene Drucker (violin), Lawrence Dutton (viola)
Producer Catherine McGhee Rptd on Sunday at 12 midnight RT DIRECT: Shostakovich String Quartets Nos 1-15 (5
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