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London Symphony Orchestra
Vadim Repin (violin), conductor Mstislav Rostropovich
The LSO's centenary season continues with two great Russian works performed by two great Russian artists. Presented by Sandy Burnett. Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto in D
8.10 Twenty Minutes: Reading Chekhov By Janet Malcolm. To mark the centenary of Chekhov's death, an extract from the bestselling study that describes an eventful visit to the author's house at Yalta. Narrated by Kate Harper , with Bertie Carvel as Anton Chekhov.
8.30 Shostakovich Symphony No 5

Contributors

Violin:
Vadim Repin
Conductor:
Mstislav Rostropovich
Presented By:
Sandy Burnett.
Unknown:
Janet Malcolm.
Unknown:
Kate Harper
Unknown:
Bertie Carvel
Unknown:
Anton Chekhov.
Source: Radio Times

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Live music and the arts: broadcasts more live music than any other radio network. Classical music is its core. Genres include world and new music, jazz, speech and drama.

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