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- From the Barbican Centre,
London, continuing the Shostakovich retrospective in which the composer's long-standing friend Mstislav Rostropovich conducts his major orchestral works. Mikhail Rudy (piano),
Roderick Franks (trumpet),
London Symphony Orchestra, conductor Mstislav Rostropovich
Shostakovich Five Fragments, Op 42: Piano Concerto No 1
8.05 A Work Withdrawn
Gerard McBurney relates the bizarre circumstances surrounding the cancellation of Shostakovich's
Fourth Symphony, and the painful consequences.
8.25 Symphony No 4
Next programme Monday 7.30pm
* Brian Kay 's Concert of the Week: page 36

Contributors

Unknown:
Mstislav Rostropovich
Piano:
Mikhail Rudy
Piano:
Roderick Franks
Conductor:
Mstislav Rostropovich
Unknown:
Gerard McBurney
Unknown:
Brian Kay
Source: Radio Times

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